Smilax_californica

<i>Smilax californica</i>

Smilax californica

Species of woody vine

Smilax californica, the California greenbriar,[2] is a common woody vine native to northern California and southwestern Oregon in the western United States.[3][4]

Quick Facts Smilax californica, Scientific classification ...

The leaves are dull green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5–10 cm long.[5] The stems are round, green and have sharp spines.[5][6]

The plant is native to coniferous streambanks below 5000 feet.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. [2]
    USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Smilax californica". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  3. [3]
    "CalFlora taxon report on S. californica". Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  4. [4]
    Biota of North America Program, 2014 county distribution map
  5. [5]
    "Jepson Manual Treatment of S. californica". Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  6. [6]
    Flora of North America Vol. 26 Page 472 Smilax californica (A. de Candolle) A. Gray
  7. [7]
    Encyclopedia of Life


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