species 7,505 observations
Smooth Carrionflower
Smilax herbacea
Field notes
Supports All
30
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Meadow Rue Borer Moth, Inimical Borer Moth, Carrionflower Moth, Marmara smilacisella
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Woolly Maple Aphid, Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Northern Paper Wasp, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Golden Sweat Bee, Slender Flower Longhorn Beetle
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.