Genus Smilax
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There aren’t any identifications of Smilax.
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Location unknown
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Short etymology:
Gk. smilax, from smilakos = twining. This genus, related to the bindweed and prickly ivy, is a vigorously climbing evergreen with hooked thorns allowing it to hang on to and over branches of its host tree and overwhelm it.
Scientific name:
Smilax L.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 2: 1028 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
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There aren’t any identifications of Smilax.
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