Sieboldii Greenbrier (Smilax sieboldii)

Family: Smilacaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Smilax sieboldii is an evergreen Climber growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots - cooked. — Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, thickets and grassy slopes from near sea level to 1800, occasionally 2500, metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)