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Smith, R.W.

Smilax auriculata

Smilax auriculata Walter

Ear-leaf Greenbriar, Wild-bamboo, Dune Greenbriar

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SMAU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Vine
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Berry , Caryopsis
Size Notes: Climbing zig-zag stems can reach 30 feet in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Flowers are green.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU				FACU

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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