Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Smilacaceae

Genus:

Smilax

Species:

Smilax munita

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes after fire; common in fire-prone chaparral.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days.

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