Smilax ornata
Species
Also called sarsaparilla
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Smilax ornata is a perennial trailing vine with prickly stems” — Smilax ornata - Wikipedia
from Smilax · “📅 Days to maturity: 180-365 days for significant growth (perennial vine)” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
from Smilax · “☀️ Sun: Full sun to partial shade, 6+ hours of sunlight daily for best growth” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
from Smilax · “💧 Water: Moderate moisture; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
from Smilax · “Thrives in zones 10b-11, warm tropical to subtropical climates” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
from Smilax · “📏 Spacing: 36 inches” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
from Smilax · “In cooler climates, start plants in containers and transplant after the last frost” — How to Grow Sarsaparilla (Smilax): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
from Smilax · “The roots have been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a general tonic, blood purifier, and to support joint health.” — How to Grow Smilax excelsa — LizPlants
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Smilax ornata
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian