Wild berry or poison? HELP

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  1. Ragtag58

    Ragtag58 Member

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    Hello, this is my first post at UBC. I need help identifying this plant/berry. It was found on the north slopes of Mt. Magazine in Arkansas. It grows on a vine similar to grapes but much smaller and had very few leaves. What is it? Is it edible? Thanks.
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like a Smilax species - greenbrier is one common name - a forums search for [SEARCH]Smilax[/SEARCH] should have a few hits. This thread contains a photograph bearing a strong resemblance to yours.
     
  3. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I have camped on Mt. Magazine, which is the highest point in Arkansas, several times, but it has been awhile ago. I drove up there not long ago and they were making a State Park on it and building a big lodge. You might can get a checklist of plants from the State Park, or find someone there who is familiar with the plant.
     

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