SARSAPARILLA 



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Smilax medica, the roots yielding Mexican sarsaparilla. To the right a 

 portion of branch showing the characteristic veined leaves, the tendril-like 

 appendages on the petioles, and the axillary, umbel-like clusters of fruits; A, 

 staminate flower; B, pistillate flower in longitudinal section; C, transverse 

 section of the tri-locular ovary; D, longitudinal section of ovary E, seed. 

 After Bentley and Trimen. 



'Ceroons" made of hide, in which Honduras sarsaparilla is imported. 



