They are climbing flowering plants, many of which are woody and/or thorny, in the monocotyledon family Smilacaceae, native throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Common names …

Aug 7, 2025 · Smilax is a genus of flowering plants found across the globe. These plants are often recognized by their climbing habit and are common in various natural environments.

Smilax species (greenbriers) are difficult to control weedy vines that will entangle through ornamental landscape shrubs. These vines are native to North America. In South Carolina, there are ten …

Round-Leaved Greenbrier is a deciduous to semi-evergreen woody vine in the greenbrier family. The common greenbrier is most often found in forests with sandy, moist to dry soils, in woodlands, fields, …

Feb 10, 2022 · Smilax species are important because they can provide shelter and food for wildlife and have provided humans with medicine, food, and dyes. Twelve Smilax species are found in Florida.

Smilax, genus of plants in the family Smilacaceae, consisting of about 300 species of woody or herbaceous vines, variously known as catbriers and greenbriers, native to tropical and temperate …

Jul 1, 2020 · Smilax are woody fines typically found on edges of wooded areas. Thorniness varies among the different smilax species. Some smilax species produce tendrils that facilitate climbing on …

Feb 16, 2021 · Smilax is an extremely vigorous plant with pinkish bamboo-like vines bearing small thorns. Leaves vary by species and may be lance, heart shaped or oblong, shiny, and leathery. It has …

Jun 10, 2025 · Fruit a black or red berry. The chief value of the smilaxes in gardens is in producing rich, graceful masses of handsome foliage. They develop thickets of stems which are constantly being …

May 9, 2025 · Smilax is a group of perennial climbing shrubs often recognized by their thorny stems and lush foliage. Traditionally known for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and immune-boosting …