How to Identify Smilacaceae
Smilacaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Liliales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 39 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Smilacaceae Species
Smilax auriculata Walter
Smilax auriculata Walter
Smilax auriculata is a North American climbing evergreen perennial vine native t…
Smilax tamnoides L.
Smilax tamnoides L.
Smilax tamnoides L. is a prickly climbing vine or shrub with green-brown flowers…
Smilax pulverulenta Michx.
Smilax pulverulenta Michx.
Smilax pulverulenta Michx. is a prickle-free climbing vine with small green flow…
Smilax china L.
Smilax china L.
Smilax china L. is a prickly woody climbing vine whose leaves and roots are used…
Smilax biltmoreana (Small) J.B.Norton ex Pennell
Smilax biltmoreana (Small) J.B.Norton ex Pennell
Smilax biltmoreana is an erect herb up to 60 cm tall, with egg to heart-shaped l…
Smilax pumila Walter
Smilax pumila Walter
Smilax pumila, the thornless sarsaparilla vine, is a North American species nati…
Smilax havanensis Jacq.
Smilax havanensis Jacq.
Everglades greenbrier (Smilax havanensis Jacq.) is a prickly perennial vine nati…
Smilax illinoensis Mangaly
Smilax illinoensis Mangaly
Smilax illinoensis, the Illinois greenbrier, is an upright prickless North Ameri…
Smilax L.
Smilax L.
Smilax bona-nox (saw greenbrier) is a prickly dioecious climbing vine with edibl…
Smilax glauca Walter
Smilax glauca Walter
Smilax glauca is a fire-resistant woody dioecious liana native to the southeaste…
Smilax melastomifolia Sm.
Smilax melastomifolia Sm.
Smilax melastomifolia, Hawai'i greenbrier, is a spiny vine endemic to Hawaii wit…
Smilax walteri Pursh
Smilax walteri Pursh
Smilax walteri is a US-native climbing vine with unshowy small flowers and consp…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Smilacaceae?
Smilacaceae plants belong to the Liliales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 39 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Smilacaceae?
Smilacaceae is classified in the order Liliales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 39 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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