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roundleaf greenbrier
Smilax rotundifolia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Liliales ›Family: Smilacaceae ›Genus: Smilax
About
Smilax rotundifolia, known as roundleaf greenbrier and common greenbrier, is a woody vine native to the eastern and south-central United States and to eastern Canada. It is a common and conspicuous part of the natural forest ecosystems in much of its native range. The leaves are glossy green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5–13 cm long. Common greenbrier climbs other plants using green tendrils growing out of the petioles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of roundleaf greenbrier is Smilax rotundifolia.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the order Liliales.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the family Smilacaceae.
- roundleaf greenbrier belongs to the genus Smilax.