How long will Smilax last?
During the majority of the season, the smilax is hardy enough to last two weeks or more in a cooler and several days in an airconditioned room. Do not take the smilax out of the bag until you are ready to use. Smilax doesn’t need conditioning—just open the box, fluff, mist lightly, cover it back up and keep it cool. It can last up to two weeks without water if stored properly.
What is another name for a Smilax?
Common names include catbriers, greenbriers, prickly-ivys and smilaxes. Sarsaparilla (also zarzaparrilla, sarsparilla) is a name used specifically for the Neotropical S. Smilax ornata, a perennial trailing vine with prickly stems that is native to Mexico and Central America, is often used as the basis for the soft drink sarsaparilla. Common names include sarsaparilla, Honduran sarsaparilla, and Jamaican sarsaparilla.