Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Smilacaceae

Genus:

Smilax

Species:

Smilax sieboldii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

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 followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash