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Smilax hugeri
Smilax hugeri (Small) J.B.S. Norton ex Pennell
Huger's Carrionflower
Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family)
Synonym(s): Nemexia hugeri, Smilax ecirrhata var. hugeri
USDA Symbol: SMHU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Very similar to Smilax ecirrhata, from which this species may have diverged. An unarmed species.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Root Type: Tuberous
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oblong , Oval , Ovate
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: To about 15 feet in height.
Fruit: Berries glaucous, about 9mm in diameter. Fruit matures Aug-Sep.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , KY , MS , NC , SC , TNNative Distribution: US Southeast.
Native Habitat: Moist deciduous forests.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Smilax hugeri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Smilax hugeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Smilax hugeri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-24Research By: Joseph A. Marcus