Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier
(Downy Carrion-flower)
Smilax pulverulentaSmilacaceae — Greenbriar family
Native
![Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier](/images/smilax_pulverulenta_1.jpg)
Staminate flowers
![Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier](/images/smilax_pulverulenta_3.jpg)
Small hairs on veins on bottom of leaf distinguish this from S. herbacea.
Middle Run Valley Natural AreaMay 2017
![Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier](/images/smilax_pulverulenta_4.jpg)
![Downy Carrion-flower Greenbrier](/images/smilax_pulverulenta_5.jpg)
Leaves five-veined.
Middle Run Valley Natural AreaMay 2013
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Photos copyright David G. Smith
Information from the Delaware Flora Checklist used with author's permission.