Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

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Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

A common, vigorous, high-climbing evergreen vine of the Coastal Plain. It also occurs in a few counties in the southern Piedmont. Sometimes called "bamboo", though it bears little resemblance to bamboo.

New Hanover Co., NC 8/27/05.

Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

Flower detail.

New Hanover Co., NC 8/27/05.

Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.

Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

Wake Co., NC 5/30/2011.

Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

New Hanover Co., NC 8/30/08.

Laurel Greenbrier (Smilax laurifolia)

Bladen Co., NC 3/25/07.

Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

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