Smilax walteri, common names coral greenbrier, red-berried greenbrier, or red-berried bamboo,Flora of North America, Vol. 26 Page 477 Red-berried greenbrier, red-berried bamboo, Smilax walteri Pursh, Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 249. 1814. is a North American species of plant found only in the United States. It is native to coastal plains in the south-central, southeastern, and east-central parts of the country, from eastern Texas to New Jersey.Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
Smilax walteri is a vine climbing over other vegetation, sometimes reaching up to 6 m (20 feet) above the ground. Flowers are small and yellow-brown, hence not very showy, but the bright orange or red berries are conspicuous especially in the winter.
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External links Texas Native Plants Database Lady Bird Johnson Wildflwoer Center, University of Texas Carolina Nature North Carolina Wildflowers, Shrubs, & Trees by Jeffrey S. Pippen