Roundleaf greenbrier

Roundleaf greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia)

Roundleaf greenbrier, also known as Common catbriar

The Roundleaf greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) is a prominent vine found in woodlands and forests across the eastern United States and Canada. This plant produces berries that serve as a food source for a variety of animals. Birds such as wild turkeys, northern cardinals, and thrushes, as well as mammals like raccoons, opossums, and white-tailed deer, are known to consume these berries.

Key Facts About Roundleaf greenbrier

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Attributes of Roundleaf greenbrier

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
3.5 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green White Gold

Scientific Classification of Roundleaf greenbrier

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Liliales
Family
Greenbrier
Genus
Prickly-ivy
Species
Roundleaf greenbrier