Smilax rotundifolia Horse brier (Smilacaceae) Deciduous climber

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Smilax rotundifolia
Horse brier
Deciduous climber
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The Smilax rotundifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois. It is a member of the Smilacaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Horse brier. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. caduca.

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Latin Name:  Smilax rotundifolia
Common Name:  Horse brier
Family:  Smilacaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist to dryish thickets and woods[43]. Considered to be an obnoxious pest in America[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils in sun or semi-shade[1, 200]. A very free growing plant, it can be used to clamber over large trees, shrubs or tree stumps[1, 200]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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