Smilax californica
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| Smilax californica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Smilacaceae |
| Genus: | Smilax |
| Species: | S. californica |
| Binomial name | |
| Smilax californica (A.DC.) A.Gray | |
California greenbriar (Smilax californica), is a common woody vine native to California and Oregon in the western United States.[1]
The leaves are dull green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5–10 cm long.[2] The stems are round, green and have sharp spines.[2]
The plant is native to coniferous streambanks below 5000 feet.[3]
References
- ↑ "CalFlora report on S. californica". Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jepson Manual Treatment of S. californica". Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ↑ http://www.eol.org/pages/1082557?category_id=293
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