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Q: I have this thorny, obnoxious vine growing over some of my shrubs and I want to get rid of it. Can you tell me what it is and how to control it?

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July 6, 2017

A: Your vine belongs to the smilax family and is called Laurel greenbrier, Smilax laurifolia. It is an evergreen vine which produces a large, starchy root. The leaves are alternate, simple with a waxy covering. If left unchecked, it can grow ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Laurel Greenbrier, Smilax, Smilax Laurifolia

Smilax

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March 17, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Perseverance is a respectable trait in any person. Unfortunately, it is less than pleasant when applied to a thorny vine, such as smilax. Its determined nature is why it thrives ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Brambles, Briars, Cat Brier, Environment, Extension, Farming, Florida, Food And Nutrition, Garden, General Information, Growing, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Smilax, Trees, Vines, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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