Cocculus diversifolius DC. is a plant in the Menispermaceae family, order Ranunculales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Cocculus diversifolius DC.
Cocculus diversifolius, also called sarsaparilla or correjuela, is a climbing vine native to the southwestern US and Mexico.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
This species is currently classified as Cocculus diversifolius DC., and is also known by the synonym Nephroia diversifolia. Its common names are sarsaparilla and correjuela. It is a climbing vine that is native to Arizona, Texas, and large portions of Mexico, ranging south as far as Oaxaca. It can grow up to 3 meters in length. It produces flowers that range in color from white to yellowish, and dark purple fruits that grow up to 6 millimeters in diameter.
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Cocculus orbiculatus (L.) DC.
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Stephania tetrandra S.Moore
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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