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  8. Roundleaf Greenbrier

species 39,823 observations

Roundleaf Greenbrier

Smilax rotundifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

46 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Spotted Phosphila Moth, Evergreen Bagworm Moth, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Reddish Ephestiodes Moth 12
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Dark-eyed Junco 27
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Definite Tussock Moth, Yellow Barklouse, Stictocephala brevitylus, Hymetta anthisma 7

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
Water use
Medium
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Climbing Dense
Plant type
Shrub Vine Weed

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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