Smilax auriculata Walter
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Filed As
Smilacaceae
Smilax auriculata Walter -
Identifiers
NY Barcode: 2480526
Occurrence ID: 2016bfcd-9c69-4665-9a98-0fce8b4cad1e
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Liliales
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Family
Smilacaceae
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All Determinations
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Location Notes
[West Indies]
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Distribution
The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU) Species Smilax auriculata Au: Walt. Family Smilacaccac Common Name Chaincy Briar, Chainey Vine, Briar Root, Briar Description Tough vine with greenish yellow flowers. Location/Habitat Greenwood Development, along a road that runs off (north) of the long unpaved road to Greenwood Beach Resort. Area dominated by Log Wood (Haematoxylum campechianum). Disturbed cultivated garden. 24° 10’ 82" N Longitude 75° 19' 20" W I'lie root is commonly used in bush tea preparations. Also reported to strengthen the back and increase sex drive. Laurel R. Richey 99-433 Duplicates 5 Date June 10, 1999 Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation Latitude IJses/Comments Collector(s) Collection No 02480526
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Smilax auriculata Walter