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Herbaceous Carrion-Flower

Smilax herbacea

Photo by sarosecrans
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Field Notes

Description:

A vine with an annual climbing stem. Leaves alternate, oval to heart shaped. Tendrils born at the base of the leaf. Flowers are sterile clusters, greenish and I'll scented attracting flys. Flowers are unisexual.

Habitat:

Riverside thickets, marshes and low woodland areas.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life - Animals - Plants - Pictures & Information

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PublishedJune 12, 2012

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