Thread: thorny vine ID?
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Old 06-02-2003, 01:49 PM
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Default thorny vine ID?

Do a search for Smilax. There are many spiny species in the genus.


Frogleg wrote in message
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On Wed, 05 Feb 2003 15:42:20 -0600, kate
wrote:

I've got a newcomer to the yard in at least two locations but I haven't
figured out what it is yet.

It's a vine with lots of little thorns on the stem. The leaves are spade
shaped,smooth edged, alternate, mottled green on the top, solid green
underneath. Up to 3" long, about an 1 1/2" at the base ending in a
point. The older leaves are changing to browning green.

Any ideas?


You might look up Sweetbriar or Cat Briar.