Smilax illinoensis , the Illinois greenbrier, is a North American species of plants found only in the United States and Canada. It is native primarily to the Great Lakes Region with a few populations further south in Missouri and in the Ohio Valley.Mangaly, Jose K. 1968. Rhodora 70(782): 263–265 descriptions in English and Latin, commentary in EnglishMangaly, Jose K. 1968. Rhodora 70(782): figure 25A at left line drawing of Smilax illinoensisKew World Checklist of Selected Plant FamiliesBiota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
Smilax illinoensis is an upright, unbranched herb up to 100 cm (39 inches) tall, with no prickles. It grows in woods and thickets.Flora of North America Vol. 26 Page 474 Smilax illinoensis Mangaly
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External links Climbers, Censusing Lianas In Mesic Biomes of Eastern RegionS A project of Robyn J. Burnham, University of Michigan Ontario Wildflowers, Illinois Carrion Flower Smilax illinoensis Michigan Flora