Characteristics
Smilax herbacea L.
common carrion flower
Mesic forests, forest edges, and thickets. Plants in dense shade often are small and remain vegetative. Populations generally consist of only a few individuals or small patches.
Vine, Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FAC (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Liliales
Smilax herbacea L. - common carrion flower
Citation
Smilax herbacea L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Seneca, NY: 11 September 2019 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 15 June 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 15 June 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 15 June 2018 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 16 July 2008 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 21 August 2007 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 26 August 2002 -
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 13 Jun 2006 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 7 Jun 2012 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 7 Jun 2012 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 7 Jun 2012 - 1
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Lewis Co., NY: 14 Jun 2011 - 5
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Lewis Co., NY: 14 Jun 2011 - 5
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