9,735 observations
Earleaf Greenbrier
Smilax auriculata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Liliales ›Family: Smilacaceae ›Genus: Smilax
About
Smilax auriculata, is a North American plant species native to the Bahamas, the Turks & Caicos Islands, and the southeastern United States. Common names include earleaf greenbrier and wild-bamboo, despite the fact that it is not closely related to bamboo. It is reported from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It grows on coastal sand dunes and in sun-lit locations in sandy woodlands at elevations of less than 100 m (333 feet).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Earleaf Greenbrier is Smilax auriculata.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the order Liliales.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the family Smilacaceae.
- Earleaf Greenbrier belongs to the genus Smilax.