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Help finding plant name

last month

Hello. I found this climbing vine growing at the foot of a tree back home. Not sure which plant it is. Its stem is very spiny, and overall it looks not friendly. The back of the leaves is not green but brown/red. I wonder if anybody can help me find what plant it is. Any advice is welcome! :)

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laceyvail 6A, WV

last month

My guess is Greenbrier, a noxious weed.

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floraluk2
last month
Where is "back home"?
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rosaprimula
last month
mmm, smilax. Couldn't say which one as it is not something I have ever come across apart from on here ( GW).
J. M.
Original Author
last month
Thank you. On checking following your information, it is indeed Smilax. Seems like the only way to get rid of it is by digging its roots out.
floraluk2
last month
There are several Smilax species. Location always helps in plant identification.
J. M.
Original Author
last month
Location is Portugal. Which species could that be?
rosaprimula
last month
smilax aspera perhaps.
floraluk2
last month
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Yes. Smilax aspera occurs in Portugal.
J. M.
Original Author
last month
thank you.

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