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Smilax melastomifolia (Hawaiian greenbriar)
Cressler, Alan

Smilax melastomifolia

Smilax melastomifolia Sm.

Hawaiian Greenbriar

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family)

Synonym(s): Smilax melastomifolia var. subinermis, Smilax sandwicensis, Smilax sandwicensis var. crassifolia

USDA Symbol: SMME

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Vine
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: High climbing vine.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: HI

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACU
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 49 - Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (2020) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental

Additional resources

USDA: Find Smilax melastomifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Smilax melastomifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Smilax melastomifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-22
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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