species 8,531 observations
Lanceleaf Greenbrier
Smilax smallii
Field notes
Supports All
13
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
Woolly Maple Aphid, American Robin, Wild Turkey, Broad-headed Sharpshooter
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-banded Leafhopper, Greenbriar Leaf Beetle
2
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
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.