Smilax herbacea

Smilax herbacea carrion-flower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Common in damp thickets, moist woods, and floodplains.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers late May to early June.

Fruits July to November.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Smilax herbacea carrion-flower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Smilax herbacea gallery
Plant Life-Form
woody vine
Common Names
carrion-flower smooth greenbriar