
"Smilax australis" is a vine in the family Smilacaceae, endemic to Australia. It has prickly climbing stems that are up to 8 metres long with coiled tendrils that are up to 20 cm long. The glossy leaves have 5 prominent longitudinal veins and are 5 to 15 cm long and 3 to 10 cm wide.
Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
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Uploaded Apr 2, 2022. Captured Mar 31, 2022 12:51 in 212 Mossman Gorge Rd, Mossman Gorge QLD 4873, Australia.