species 4,207 observations
Laurel-leaf Greenbrier
Smilax laurifolia
Field notes
Smilax laurifolia is a species of flowering plant in the greenbrier family known by the common names laurel greenbrier, laurelleaf greenbrier, bamboo vine, and blaspheme vine. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it occurs along the Gulf Coastal Plain and Atlantic Plain from Texas to New Jersey, the range extending inland to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. It also occurs in Cuba and the Bahamas.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Giant Gray Moth, Marmara smilacisella, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Curved-lined Owlet
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Hermit Thrush, Woolly Maple Aphid, American Robin, Wild Turkey
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Lovebug, Red-banded Leafhopper, Greenbriar Leaf Beetle
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Water use
- High
- Deer resistant
- No
- Resists
- Wet soil
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.