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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


How it is grown


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