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SMILACACEAE
Greenbrier Family
Smilax herbacea  (common carrionflower)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Smilax: from the Greek name for poisonous tree, scratching; herbacea: not woody
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and edges
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Birds and small mammals will use greenbriar for nesting and cover and along with deer, will eat the leaves, stems and fruit.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Stems are herbaceous, annual and unarmed. Leaves are glabrous beneath.
Additional Info
Species is dioecious.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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