
Cat greenbrier (Smilax glauca)
Cat greenbrier, also known as Whiteleaf greenbrier, Glaucous-leaved greenbrier
The Cat Greenbrier (Smilax glauca) is a native woodland vine found in the central and eastern United States. Its root structure gives it a notable resistance to fire.
Key Facts About Cat greenbrier
Attributes of Cat greenbrier
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
2.5 m to 3.5 m
Spread
N/A
Leaf Color
Green White Variegated Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Gold
Scientific Classification of Cat greenbrier
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Liliales
Family
Greenbrier
Genus
Prickly-ivy
Species
Cat greenbrier