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Smilax australis

Barbed-wire Vine

Smilacaceae

Description:

Scrambling vine with prickles, climbing via tendrils. Leaves up to 5 cm long. Cream flowers appear in clusters mainly in summer, with black berries following.

Special Features:

  • Provides habitat and refuge for birds and other fauna

  • Attracts butterflies and birds

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Well-drained

Flower Colour:

White

Smilax australis - Barbed-wire Vine

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