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Biltmore's carrionflower
Scientific Name: Smilax biltmoreana
Family: Smilacaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Smilax biltmoreana: Biltmore's Carrionflower
Smilax biltmoreana, commonly known as Biltmore's carrionflower, is a perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It's a member of the genus Smilax and is known for its vine growth habit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Smilax biltmoreana (Small) J.B.S. Norton ex Pennell
- Family: Smilacaceae (sometimes listed under Liliaceae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Nemexia biltmoreana Small
- Smilax ecirrata var. biltmoreana (Small) Ahles
- Smilax ecirrhata var. biltmoreana
Distribution and Habitat
This species is native to North America, specifically the southeastern United States. It is particularly concentrated in the Great Smoky Mountains region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Vine, Forb/Herb
- Duration: Perennial
Common Names
- Biltmore's Carrionflower
- Biltmore's Carrion-flower
Related species include:
- Smilax aristolochiifolia (sarsaparilla)
- Smilax aspera (rough bindweed)
- Smilax auriculata (earleaf greenbrier)
- Smilax bona-nox (Fringed greenbrier)
- Smilax glauca (Sawbrier)
- Smilax herbacea (Smooth Carrionflower)
- Smilax lasioneura (Midwestern Carrionflower)