Green Brier

Green Brier

Green Brier Smilax rotundifolia is a woody vine that climbs by means of tendrils. It is a prickly plant with rounded leathery leaves and male and female flowers are borne on separate plants (dioecious). The female plants form black berry-like fruits. This is the most common of several species of Green Brier growing in eastern North America. [CH] {GW}