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Heterosmilapolyandra vs Smilaglabra

Heterosmilax polyandra · Smilax glabra

Heterosmilapolyandra

Heterosmilax polyandra

T Traditional Use
Family
Smilacaceae
Genus
Heterosmilax
Primary use
medicinal

Smilaglabra

Smilax glabra

T Traditional Use
Smilaglabra
Family
Smilacaceae
Genus
Smilax
Primary use
medicinal

Smilax glabra, sarsaparilla, is a plant species in the genus Smilax. It is native to China, the Himalayas, and Indochina.

At a glance

  • · Both in Smilacaceae, but different genera (Heterosmilax vs Smilax).
  • · Both are primarily medicinal.
  • · Evidence tiers — Heterosmilapolyandra: T; Smilaglabra: T.