Smilax hispida Hag briar (Smilacaceae) Deciduous climber

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Smilax hispida
Hag briar
Deciduous climber
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The Smilax hispida plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Connecticut to Ontario, Minnesota, Nebraska, N. Carolina and Texas. It is a member of the Smilacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hag briar. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. tamnoides hispida.

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Latin Name:  Smilax hispida
Common Name:  Hag briar
Family:  Smilacaceae
Author:  Muhl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich, often calcareous, soils in woods, thickets and bottoms[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils in sun or semi-shade[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it thrives in Britain[11]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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