Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Smilacaceae

Genus:

Smilax

Species:

Smilax jamesii

USDA Symbol:

SMJA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–90 days

Notes:

Smilax seeds often exhibit double dormancy and may take two seasons to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI