Coral Greenbrier (Smilax walteri)

Coral Greenbrier, a reference photo — Photo: [1] · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Smilax walteri, common names coral greenbrier, red-berried greenbrier, or red-berried bamboo, is a North American species of plant found only in the United States. It is native to coastal plains in the south-central, southeastern, and east-central parts of the country, from eastern Texas to New Jersey.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Coral Greenbrier being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Smilax laurifolia
Smilax china
Smilax auriculata
Smilax smallii
Smilax glauca

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Smilacaceae
Genus: Smilax
Species: Smilax walteri

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