smooth carion flower - Smilax herbacea

USDA Plant Code: SMHE
Light Requirement: part shade
Soil Moisture: medium/moist
Leaves: semi-evergreen
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : no
Growth Habits: vine,forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: 8a
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: yes
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: yes
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: green/brown
Bloom Period: spring
Fragrant: no
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Inflorescence(s);
Ansel Oommen, , Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Alex Katovich, , Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Alex Katovich, , Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Charles T. Bryson, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
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