Smilacaceae

roundleaf greenbrier

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Smilax rotundifolia L. var. quadrangularis (Muhl. ex Willd.) Alph. Wood

Indigenous Names: Mon-kson-a-a

Habitat: Found in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Plant; Found in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Plants Parts Harvested: Plant used in an old hide and seek game.

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: Various

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