Difference between revisions of "Smilax walteri"
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| + | Flowering occurs from April through May and fruiting occurs from September through November but can persist beyond.<ref name="Weakley 2015"/> | ||
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Revision as of 19:26, 19 January 2018
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| Photo by Craig Huegel hosted at Atlas of Florida Plants | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Liliopsida - Moncots |
| Order: | Lilales |
| Family: | Smilacaceae |
| Genus: | Smilax |
| Species: | S. walteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Smilax walteri Pursh | |
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| Natural range of Smilax walteri from USDA NRCS [1]. | |
Common Name(s): coral greenbriar;[1][2] red-berried swamp smilax[1]
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Taxonomic Notes
Synonym(s): S. megacarpa[2]
Description
Smilax walteri is a monoecious perennial shrub or vine.[2]
Distribution
This species is found on the coastal plain from the eastern edge of Texas, eastward to central peninsular Florida, north to New Jersey and inland to Tennessee.[1][2]
Ecology
Habitat
S. walteri is found in swamp forests, bogs, and other areas that are often submerged for a portion of the year.[1]
Phenology
Flowering occurs from April through May and fruiting occurs from September through November but can persist beyond.[1]
