Smilax californica
California Greenbrier
Also known as: Smilax rotundifolia var. californica A.DC.
- Smilax rotundifolia var. californica A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous hydrogeophyte.
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Smilax californica (commonly known as California greenbrier) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Smilax, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon