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Catbrier

Smilax sp.

Photo by SpencerBell
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Field Notes

Description:

There are white splotches of varying size covering the plant's leaves. Up and down the stem as well as rimming the leaves are thin thorns. Upon closer inspection, the middle vein of the leaves also have thorns on their underside.

Habitat:

Backyard/Woods

Notes:

Touched it, didn't get any irritation.

Reference Links:

Smilax

Species ID Suggestions

Rough Bindweed

Smilax aspera

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Dirga SP
0

Catbrier

Smilax sp.

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Machi
2

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2016

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