Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier

(Downy Carrion-flower)

Smilax pulverulenta
Smilacaceae — Greenbriar family
Native

Staminate flowers

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

Small hairs on veins on bottom of leaf distinguish this from S. herbacea.

Middle Run Valley Natural Area
May 2017

Leaves five-veined.

Middle Run Valley Natural Area
May 2013

Photos copyright David G. Smith

Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.