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upright carrionflower
Scientific Name: Smilax ecirrata
Family: Smilacaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Smilax ecirrhata: Upright Carrionflower
Smilax ecirrhata, commonly known as the upright carrionflower, is a fascinating perennial plant belonging to the Greenbrier family (Smilacaceae). This species stands out from its relatives due to its unique growth habit and other distinctive features.
Considerations for Pets
- Some related species are vines with tendrils, and some references describe the plant as having "wiry stems".
- The plant produces clusters of dark blue fruit.
Considerations for Children
- Some related species are vines with tendrils, and some references describe the plant as having "wiry stems".
- The plant produces clusters of dark blue fruit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Smilax ecirrhata
- Family: Smilacaceae (Greenbrier family)
- Synonyms: Smilax ecirrhata (Engelm. ex Kunth) S. Watson
- Common Names: Upright carrionflower, Greenbriar, Upright Carrion-flower
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Ontario (Canada) and the central United States.
- Found in locations such as Red Oak Bottoms Wisconsin State Natural Area #523 Wood County and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- An unbranched herbaceous perennial, typically growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.
- Unlike most Smilax species, Smilax ecirrhata does not have a vining habit or tendrils.
- Features clusters of greenish flowers that develop into clusters of dark blue fruit.
- Leaves have short-pointed tips and cross-veins between the main veins.
Similar Species
- Carrion Flower (Smilax lasioneura).
- Climbing carrion-flower (Smilax herbacea), which has tendrils.
Resources and Further Information
- iNaturalist.org
- Discover Life
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Dave's Garden