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Horse brier, Smilax rotundifolia

Smilax rotundifolia Horse Brier, Roundleaf greenbrier, BramblesThis plant succeeds in most soils in sun or semi-shade. It is hardy to about -20°c. In it's native habitat, in North America, it is quite invasive and is considered a pest. 

The root is edible cooked, it is rich in starch.

The root can be dried and ground into a powder that is used in making cakes, puddings, sweet drinks etc, it can also be made into a jelly or eaten in soups.

A beer resembling root beer or sarsaparilla is made from the roots.

The young shoots can be eaten raw or cooked. They can be added to salads or cooked like asparagus.

The stem prickles have been rubbed on the skin as a counter-irritant to relieve localised pains, muscle cramps and twitching.

A tea made from the leaves and stems has been used in the treatment of rheumatism and stomach problems.

The parched and powdered leaves have been used as a dressing on burns and scalds.

The wilted leaves have been used as a poultice on boils.

A tea made from the roots is used to help the expelling of afterbirth.