Smilax spp.

Smilax sp. in fruit; © Bruce Hoffman (SW Suriname)

Smilax sp. stem with spines and ‘sheath’ at leaf stalk base; © Bruce Hoffman (SW Suriname)

Smilax sp. with aerial tuber; © Bruce Hoffman (SW Suriname)

Smilax schomburgkiana. mature stem with spines; © Pieter & Siela Teunissen

Smilax sp., w/ mature fruits; © Pieter & Siela Teunissen (Coronie, Suriname)

Scientific name: Smilax spp.
Global: sarsaparilla (English); ruwe struikwinde (Dutch)
Common: busi nyamsi; maka titei (Sranan)
Indigenous: sipatae(Trio)
Growth Form: Climber
Order: Liliales
Family: Smilacaceae