Heterosmilajaponica
Heterosmilax japonica
- Family
- Smilacaceae
- Genus
- Heterosmilax
- Primary use
- medicinal
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Heterosmilajaponica vs Smilaglabra
Heterosmilax japonica · Smilax glabra
Smilaglabra
Smilax glabra
- 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 — Heterosmilajaponica: T; Smilaglabra: T.