Smilax laurifolia
Bamboovine, Blasphemevine
Other regional names: Laurel Greenbrier
- Laurel Greenbrier
Also known as: Parillax laurifolia (L.) Raf. +4 more
- Parillax laurifolia (L.) Raf.
- Smilax alba Pursh
- Smilax hastata var. lanceolata (L.) Pursh
- Smilax laurifolia var. bupleurifolia A.DC.
- Smilax virginiana Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Smilacaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous hydrogeophyte.
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Smilax laurifolia (commonly known as Bamboovine or Blasphemevine) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Smilacaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Smilax genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Cuba, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia