species 17,267 observations
Bristly Greenbrier
Smilax tamnoides
Field notes
Supports All
57
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Marmara smilacisella, Carrionflower Moth, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Curved-lined Owlet
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Flicker, Gray Catbird
27
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cresson's Mining Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pearl Crescent, Oblique Streaktail
23
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Ascending Climbing Dense Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Shrub Vine Ground cover
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.