Delaware Wildflowers • Families • Smilacaceae

Smilax pulverulenta Michx.
Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier
(Downy Carrion-flower)
Smilacaceae — Greenbriar family
Native
Smilax pulverulenta
Staminate flowers

Smilax pulverulenta
The vine coming from the right, without flowers, may be S. herbacea.

Smilax pulverulenta
Small hairs on veins on bottom of leaf distinguish this from S. herbacea.
Middle Run Valley Natural Area
May 2017
Smilax pulverulenta
Smilax pulverulenta
Leaves five-veined.
Middle Run Valley Natural Area
May 2013

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