California Greenbrier (Smilax californica)
Description
Smilax californica, the California greenbriar, is a common woody vine native to northern California and southwestern Oregon in the western United States.The leaves are dull green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5-10 cm long. The stems are round, green and have sharp spines.The plant is native to coniferous streambanks below 5000 feet.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Liliales
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Family: Smilacaceae
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Genus: Smilax
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