Mystery Vine

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Laura Shattuck, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Laura Shattuck

    Laura Shattuck Member

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    I recently moved to Central Texas. Climbing all over my fences and railings is a strange vine. The squirrel the lives in my back yard will not eat the red berries nor will the birds.
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    Does anyone recognize this plant? Is it a native plant, or an invasive species? Is it very toxic?
     
    Laura Shattuck, Oct 7, 2010
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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Smilax ?aspera.
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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  4. Laura Shattuck

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    Thank you. That is the plant. It is very pretty to look at but chokes everything in it's path.
     
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