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  1. Smilax glauca - Wikipedia

    • Smilax glauca, the cat greenbriar or catbriar, is a woody vine in the family Smilacaceae. It is native to central and eastern portions of the United States as well as Mexico, where it is a common and conspicuous part of the forest vegetation. Smilax glauca has prickly stems and climbs by means of tendrils. Leaves are notably gray-glaucous to whitish ben… See more

    Description

    Smilax glauca is a woody vine that succeeds in most soils in sun and in semi-shaded areas. It can grow over trees, … See more

    Taxonomy

    Smilax glauca is a monocot in the family Smilacaceae. The family comprises herbaceous vines and woody lianas typically with prickles and tendrils. Smilax glauca has the common name of cat greenbrier. … See more

    Distribution and habitat

    Smilax glauca occurs in disturbed habitats such as forest edges and grasslands. The plant is native to much of the Atlantic coast of the US. Smilax glauca also occurs in wetlands, and can be found in the southeaste… See more

    Fire ecology

    Smilax glauca is resistant to fire because it sprouts from rhizomes. Therefore, canopy openings that are caused by fire favor S. glauca. The immediate effect of fire on Smilax glauca is being top-killed with subsequen… See more

    Ethnobotany

    There are a few medicinal uses for Smilax glauca. The stem prickles have been rubbed on the skin to act as a counterirritant to relieve pain and muscle cramps. The stems and leaves have also been used … See more

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