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  8. Coral Greenbrier

species 1,062 observations

Coral Greenbrier

Smilax walteri

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Marmara smilacisella, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Curved-lined Owlet, Spotted Phosphila Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Hermit Thrush, Woolly Maple Aphid, American Robin, Wild Turkey 7
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red-banded Leafhopper, Greenbriar Leaf Beetle 2

Range

United States

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
Well drained Moist Wet
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Heat Heavy shade Wet soil
Habit
Climbing Multi stemmed
Plant type
Shrub Vine

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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