catbrier Smilacaceae Smilax glauca Walter symbol: SMGL Leaf: Alternate, simple, parallel veined, oblong to narrowly cordate, 2 to 4 inches long, green or variegated with pale patches above, whitened beneath. Flower: Small and greenish-yellow, in clusters appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Dark blue to nearly black berries covered with glaucous bloom, occur in clusters, 1/3 inch in diameter. Twig: Slender, round, green and often covered with a white waxy bloom, prickles weak, tendrils present. Bark: Greenish brown becoming discolored with age. Form: A climbing vine. Looks like: saw greenbrier - laurel greenbrier - common greenbrier - bristly greenbrier Additional Range Information: Smilax glauca is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting catbrier. More: Fall Color External Links: USDA Plants Database © Copyright 2016, Virginia Tech Dept. of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, all rights reserved. Photos and text by: John Seiler, Edward Jensen, Alex Niemiera, and John Peterson