Unidentified Vine/berries

18 years ago

Vine/berries ID

I posted this photo of an unidentified vine and berries in Great Lakes Gardeners. Nobody has been able to say what it is, so far, so I wonder if the folks here can take a look. It was found on a come-along fence at a roadside.

Thanks,

Barb

Southern Ontario, CANADA zone 6a

Comments (4)

indiancreeker
18 years ago
It looks like one of the Greenbriars (Smilax sp.) to me. Does it have bristles on the stems?
nywoodsman
17 years ago
Definately Smilax,some have thorns,some don't.There are many species.
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rosieg12
17 years ago
I agree, your photo definitely looks like Smilax. I've been trying for years to eradicate it from my family home in MA. The thorned varieties can be ferocious!
vegangirl
17 years ago
I couldn't see the berries clearly in the photo but could it be Carrion Flower (Smilax herbacea)? It's similar to greenbriar but doesn't have the briars.

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