Cat greenbrier
Smilax glauca
Family: Smilacaceae
What it is like
A vine. It is spiny.
There are about 300 Smilax species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten in soups and also dried and ground and made into bread.
Edible parts
Leaves, root