Smilax

Smilax

Engelsk definition

A plant genus of the family SMILACACEAE. Members contain smiglasides (phenylpropanoid glycosides) and steroidal saponins. Commercially it is sometimes adulterated with HEMIDESMUS, which would affect experimental results. Drinks called sarsaparilla and root beer have been prepared from the Smilaz ornata (Jamaican sarsaparilla) and SASSAFRAS.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Greenbrier Greenbriers Greenbriar Greenbriars Sarsaparilla Sarsaparillas Zarzaparilla Zarzaparillas Smilax ornata Jamaican Sarsaparilla Jamaican Sarsaparillas Sarsaparilla, Jamaican Sarsaparillas, Jamaican