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Wild Licorice Smilax glyciphylla
SKU Wild Licorice
APPEARANCE : Smilax glyciphylla, the sweet sarsaparilla, is a dioecious climber native to eastern Australia. It is widespread in rainforest, sclerophyll forest and woodland; mainly in coastal regions. Creeping smooth stemmed vine can run to a great extent along the ground or up a tree. Leaves can be chewed and have a liquorice taste (young red leaves are sweeter)
Plant Information
HEIGHT : Climber, H up to 8 m
Native to: Australia
Foliage type: Dark green above and silvery
Flowers: Small greenish white in summer, black globular glossy edible berries
Light: Full sun / part shade
Water: Low to moderate water requirements, drought-tolerant once established
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