
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
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