Slender devil's twine
Cassytha glabella
About
Cassytha glabella, commonly known as the slender devil's twine, is a common twining plant of the Laurel family, found in many of the moister parts of Australia. A hemi-parasitic climber. The specific epithet glabella is from Latin, referring to the lack of hairs. The fruit are sweet and mucousy to taste. The Devil's Twine and Cassytha melantha are similar, but with thicker hairier stems.
- Family
- Lauraceae
How to use it
The slender devil's twine can be used in ornamental gardening due to its unique climbing ability. It can add a lush, green aesthetic to trellises or fences, creating a natural curtain of foliage. Additionally, its hemi-parasitic nature can be beneficial in certain ecological settings, helping to balance nutrient uptake in the soil.
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In the kitchen
The fruits of the slender devil's twine are sweet and mucousy, but they are not commonly eaten by humans. If you're curious about trying them, be cautious and ensure they are safe, as they are not a traditional food source.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cassytha glabella
- Slug
- cassytha-glabella
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Cassytha
- Species
- glabella
- Wikidata QID
- Q5049525
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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