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Tinospora smilacina

(Snake vine)

Description

This vine is growing along the creek as well as over the fence near Biomedical Sciences opposite DB 87. The leaves are triangular to arrow-shaped, up to 10 x 6 cm; small glandular patches or a form of domatia are usually found near the base of the leaf blade, in the axils; 5 prominent veins arise from the base. Flowers unisexual, males are greenish, females have white sepals; fruits are ovoid, red berries to 10 x 9 mm.