Smilax californica, the California greenbriar,[2] is a common woody vine native to northern California and southwestern Oregon in the western United States.[3][4]

The leaves are dull green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5–10 cm long.[5] The stems are round, green and have sharp spines.[5][6]

The plant is native to coniferous streambanks below 5000 feet.[7]

References

  1. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Smilax californica". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  3. ^ "CalFlora taxon report on S. californica". Retrieved 13 December 2009.
  4. ^ Biota of North America Program, 2014 county distribution map
  5. ^ a b "Jepson Manual Treatment of S. californica". Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  6. ^ Flora of North America Vol. 26 Page 472 Smilax californica (A. de Candolle) A. Gray
  7. ^ Encyclopedia of Life