Cassytha glabella
Cassytha glabella R.Br.
Cassytha glabella, commonly known as the slender devil's twine, is a hemi-parasitic climber in the Lauraceae family. It is found in the moister regions of Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The species was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown.
Description
Cassytha glabella is a member of the Lauraceae family and is characterized by its lack of hairs, as indicated by its specific epithet 'glabella' from Latin. It is a common plant in the moister parts of Australia. The fruit of this species is noted for its sweet and mucousy taste. It is similar to Cassytha melantha but can be distinguished by its thinner and less hairy stems.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia
