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Catbrier

Smilax sp.

Description:

There are white splotches of varying size covering the plant's leaves. Up and down the stem as well as rimming the leaves are thin thorns. Upon closer inspection, the middle vein of the leaves also have thorns on their underside.

Habitat:

Backyard/Woods

Notes:

Touched it, didn't get any irritation.

2 Species ID Suggestions

Dirga SP
Dirga SP 8 years ago
Rough Bindweed
Smilax aspera Smilax aspera
Machi
Machi 8 years ago
Catbrier
Smilax sp. Smilax


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SpencerBell
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SpencerBell

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Feb 20, 2016
Submitted on Feb 20, 2016

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