This woody vine is common throughout North Carolina in a wide variety of habitats. Similar to Smilax rotundifolia, but with glaucous leaf undersides.
Also called Catbrier, Cat Greenbrier, and Wild Sarsaparilla.
Wake Co., NC 6/4/05.
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| This woody vine is common throughout North Carolina in a wide variety of habitats. Similar to Smilax rotundifolia, but with glaucous leaf undersides. Also called Catbrier, Cat Greenbrier, and Wild Sarsaparilla. Wake Co., NC 6/4/05. |
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