species 51,911 observations
Saw Greenbrier
Smilax bona-nox
Field notes
Supports All
42
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Marmara smilacisella, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Curved-lined Owlet, Spotted Phosphila Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Eastern Bluebird, Northern Cardinal, Yellow-rumped Warbler
31
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Graceful Twig Ant, Giant Leopard Moth, Common Hentz Jumping Spider, Red-banded Leafhopper
5
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Dappled shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- No
- Plant type
- Vine Houseplant Weed
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.