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
Citation
Smilax herbacea L.
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Species Distribution Map
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