Smilax pumila
Sarsaparilla Vine, Sarsparilla Vine
Also known as: Parillax pumila (Walter) Raf. +3 more
- Parillax pumila (Walter) Raf.
- Smilax humilis Mill.
- Smilax pubera Michx.
- Smilax puberula Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous hydrogeophyte.
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Smilax pumila (commonly known as Sarsaparilla-Vine or Sarsparilla Vine) is a tuberous plant within the Smilacaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas