[Specimen details]

Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter
Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: J. M. Kunzer, 19 Jun 2006
Locality USA. Florida , Lee Co. : Koreshan State Historic Site. Picnic grounds. T46S, R25E, Sec. 28, NE¼ of SE¼ of NW¼ of SW¼. 27° 45' 0" N 82° 7' 60" W
Description Vine to 2 m long.
Habitat Ruderal area.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector S. Cole
Collection Date 03 Jun 1994
Accession Number 232194
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : Costello Hammock. Ca. 2 mi. NE of Homestead. 25° 28' 7" N 80° 28' 39" W
Habitat Original hammock area covering Miami oolitic limestone with numerous sinkholes.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long 1886
with F. Almeda, J. De Boer, R. Broome
Collection Date 26 Jun 1966
Accession Number 75201
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: C. Lewis, 03-Mar-1978
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Fort Meade. 27° 45' 8" N 81° 48' 6" W
Reproductive State
Collector O. E. Jennings
with G.K. Jennings
Collection Date Apr 1931
Accession Number 55609
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Okaloosa Co. : Rocky Bayou State Park. Just E of Niceville, in the vicinity of the campground. 30° 31' 1" N 86° 28' 56" W
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector G. Wilhelm 9384
Collection Date 29 Jun 1981
Accession Number 171556
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , DeSoto Co. : E bank of Horse Creek ca. 2 mi. N of FL 70, W of Arcadia. 27° 12' 57" N 81° 51' 30" W
Description Forming large clumps and thickets.
Habitat Sandy soil in full sun, the area heavily grazed by cattle.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A.G. Shuey 1828
Collection Date 02 Feb 1977
Accession Number 126772
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : University of South Florida Tampa Campus. Just N of Tampa. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Habitat Scrubby border of low wet wood with saw palmetto [Serenoa repens], Lyonia ferruginea, Quercus geminata, Q. chapmanii, Vacciniuim myrsinites, and longleaf pine [Pinus palustris].
Reproductive State
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11011
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 14 Jun 1961
Accession Number 42600
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Brooker Creek Preserve. Ca. 1.5 mi. S of Tarpon Springs Road, ca. 0.5 mi. W of powerline right-of-way. T27S, R16E, Sec. 24, NE¼ of SW¼. 29° 53' 20" N 82° 19' 57" W
Habitat Swampy thicket.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 12739
with P. Dooris
Collection Date 11 Mar 1994
Accession Number 209505
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : US 92, Saddle Creek.
Reproductive State
Collector P. Genelle 2647
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 26 Feb 1977
Accession Number 127020
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Little Manatee River State Park. North loop of N hiking trail; W bank of Cypress Creek. T32S, R19E, Sec. 24, SW¼ of SW¼. 30° 42' 48" N 85° 4' 26" W
Description Sprawling vine to 1.5 m.
Habitat Floodplain forest.
Reproductive State
Collector J. Myers 694
Collection Date 12 Apr 2000
Accession Number 230783
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1992
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Lake Manatee State Recreation Area. Burn zone 1C. T34S, R20E, Sec. 31. 27° 29' 47" N 82° 32' 22" W
Description Vine to 10 m long.
Habitat Mesic flatwoods.
Reproductive State
Collector J. Weber
Collection Date 05 Jun 1991
Accession Number 204843
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Southern portion of hammock NE of Alachua Sink, S of Gainesville. T10S, R20E, Sec. 22, S½. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 19' 30" W
Description Climbing vine in semi-shade.
Reproductive State
Collector J. C. Easterday 470
Collection Date 14 May 1981
Accession Number 170403
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Gate 12, tram. 25° 52' 6" N 81° 29' 21" W
Habitat Strand swamp/logging tram.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector E. Hersch
Collection Date 07 Feb 1998
Accession Number 242249
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Tomoka State Park. Johns Island; ca. 1 km E of the US 1 bridge at the Tomoka River, ca. 1 km ENE of th eN terminus of Nova Road (C-5A). 29° 18' 12" N 81° 5' 30" W
Habitat Dry mesic hammock.
Reproductive State
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1773
Collection Date 18 May 2006
Accession Number 242804
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Lee Co. : Youngquist Brothers Mine property (University Lakes); on the E side of Alico Road, ca. 3.2 km N of the junction of Alico Road and Corkscrew Road. 26° 28' 53" N 81° 40' 38" W
Description Robust, woody vine.
Habitat Mixed cypress [Taxodium] - slash pine [Pinus elliottii] swamp.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1501
Collection Date 24 Mar 2006
Accession Number 242528
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Lakela, 08 Dec 1965
Determination History
Smilax havanensis Jacq.
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : Fuch's Hammock, Homestead. 25° 28' 7" N 80° 28' 39" W
Description Tendril climber.
Habitat Tall trees with air plants, Catopsis, Guzmania; Zamia, Lantana, Erythrina in undergrowth.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector G. R. Cooley 9311
with R.J. Eaton, F.C. Craighead, O. Lakela
Collection Date 14 Oct 1962
Accession Number 54130
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hardee Co. : Ca. 1 mi. NW of Ona. T34S, R24E, Sec. 29, SE¼ of NE¼. 27° 28' 0" N 81° 55' 0" W
Habitat Hardwood swamp.
Reproductive State
Collector B. F. Hansen 12964
Collection Date 11 Nov 2003
Accession Number 240366
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Little Hickory Pass, North Naples. 26° 8' 31" N 81° 47' 41" W
Habitat Primary hammock, lianas and epiphytes.
Reproductive State
Collector O. K. Lakela 31821
with R.W. Long, L. Pardue, F. Almeda
Collection Date 10 Feb 1969
Accession Number 85335
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: R. A. Hattaway,
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Collier-Seminole State Park. Opposite side of Loop Road from Site #8, campsites #1-19. T51S, R27E, Sec. 27, SE¼ of SW¼ of SE¼. 26° 7' 60" N 81° 28' 60" W
Habitat Rockland hammock (edge).
Reproductive State
Collector R. A. Hattaway
Collection Date 22 Jul 1998
Accession Number 230707
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Ca. 6 mi. W of US 19 on FL 494, W of Ozello. T19S, R16E, Sec. 11, SW¼ of SW¼. 28° 49' 0" N 82° 39' 0" W
Habitat Sabal palmetto - Juniperus silicicola [J. virginiana] - Quercus virginiana hammock along road.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 6899
with D. Richardson, R.P. Sauleda
Collection Date 18 Mar 1980
Accession Number 145496
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Osceola Co. : Reedy Creek Swamp, along US 17-92, 0.5 mi. S of FL 532. T26S, R28E, Sec. 32.
Habitat Wet ditch.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Sauleda 3512
Collection Date 07 Apr 1980
Accession Number 156445
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1981
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: G. R. Cooley, 1961
Smilax rotundifolia L. - Determined By: C. Lewis, 03 Mar 1978
Locality USA. Florida , Hamilton Co. : T2N, R13E, Sec. 31.
Description [Vining] on tangle of shrubs. Comparable to flowering specimen of staminate shrubs. Leaf margins are minutely prickly.
Habitat Margin of mixed woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 8182
with L.J. Brass
Collection Date 28 Apr 1961
Accession Number 43173
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : University of South Florida Tampa Campus. Northeast sector. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Description Sterile, stem not thorny; along old lumbering road.
Habitat Low wet woods with bald cypress [Taxodium distichum], pond cypress [T. ascendens], Florida elm [Ulmus americana], red maple [Acer rubrum], water locust [Gleditsia aquatica], laurel oak [Quercus laurifolia], Smilax, Viburnum obovatum, and Cornus.
Reproductive State
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 11016
with O. Lakela
Collection Date 14 Jun 1961
Accession Number 42591
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Shuey,
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : North Merritt's Island, along shoulder of FL 3, 1.3 mi. N of Lab. T20S, R36E, Sec. 29, SW¼.
Habitat Full sun in dry yellow sand on road shoulder.
Reproductive State
Collector A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 10 Aug 1973
Accession Number 119062
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Dunedin Hammock. Palm Trail. 28° 1' 11" N 82° 46' 18" W
Habitat Shaded, moist.
Reproductive State
Collector P. Genelle 2330
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 25 Sep 1976
Accession Number 126647
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Roadside near corner of SW 25th Street and SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 19' 30" W
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector I. L. Wiggins 19238
Collection Date 18 Feb 1965
Accession Number 76417
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Lakela,
Determination History
Smilax laurifolia L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Weeki Wachee. Enclosed area, near Seminole village. 27° 50' 23" N 82° 47' 28" W
Habitat Dry sandy pineland.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector P. Genelle 426
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 18 Jan 1971
Accession Number 93389
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Monroe Co. : West Summerland Key.
Reproductive State
Collector C. M. Aregood 155
Collection Date 06 Mar 1965
Accession Number 89268
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Hillsborough River near Florida Avenue bridge in Sulphur Springs, Tampa. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Description Climbing over everything and down terrace.
Reproductive State
Collector D. Laker
Collection Date 21 Mar 1965
Accession Number 100284
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Squirrel Point, Lake Dora.
Habitat Virgin forest of Magnolia, Carya glabra.
Reproductive State
Collector R. F. Daubenmire
with J. Daubenmire
Collection Date 14 May 1981
Accession Number 178294
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : Cocoplum Tract. 25° 41' 52" N 80° 15' 29" W
Reproductive State
Collector D. Tabb
Collection Date Jan 1974
Accession Number 182490
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Along C-1, 0.5 mi. SE of Pithlachascotee River bridge; ca. 2.5 mi. E of New Port Richey. T26S, R16E, Sec. 11, SE¼ of SE¼. 28° 13' 60" N 82° 16' 60" W
Habitat Cypress [Taxodium] head.
Reproductive State
Collector B. F. Hansen 9939
with R.P. Wunderlin, G.L. Robinson
Collection Date 31 May 1984
Accession Number 178178
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Lakela, 1969
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Withlacoochee River, E of Pineola. 28° 41' 20" N 82° 16' 22" W
Description Strong vines.
Habitat Remnants of ancient fern grottoes and associations of notably large trees; limestone formations.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 26053
with R. Lassiter, J.A. Lassiter
Collection Date 03 Jun 1963
Accession Number 55469
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Sawgrass Lake Park. 30° 11' 34" N 81° 22' 14" W
Habitat Hardwood hammock.
Reproductive State
Collector D. Hatten 96
with E. Stere
Collection Date 27 Nov 1978
Accession Number 140375
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. Where the Withlacoochee River enters Silver Lake. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Habitat Shaded area.
Reproductive State
Collector P. Genelle 1786
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 22 Apr 1973
Accession Number 104760
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , St. Lucie Co. : Along S side of FL 68, 8.5 mi. W of Turnpike; 13 mi. W of Fort Pierce. T35S, R38E, Sec. 7, NE¼ of NE¼. 27° 49' 60" N 81° 58' 0" W
Habitat Moist roadside ditch.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 7196
with R.P. Sauleda, D. Richardson
Collection Date 29 May 1980
Accession Number 149083
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Wingate Creek State Preserve. T35S, R22E, Sec. 18, NE¼ of SE¼ of NE¼.
Description Perennial; stems prickly all over.
Habitat Bottomland forest.
Reproductive State
Collector C. Becker
with R. Hattaway
Collection Date 11 Sep 1997
Accession Number 224831
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Beacon Key study site #9. T32S, R18E, Sec. 31.
Habitat Shell dump and fill area,dominated by Serenoa and Quercus.
Reproductive State
Collector S. Todd 188
Collection Date 20 Mar 1974
Accession Number 122458
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : E side of Hillsborough River, N side of Fletcher Avenue, E of University of South Florida Campus. T28S, R19E, Sec. 2. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 6713
with D. Rhodes, E. Withers
Collection Date 10 Feb 1979
Accession Number 133092
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Clay Co. : Black Creek, 1.5 mi. W of Penney Farms on FL 16. T6S, R24E, Sec. 13, NE¼ of NE¼.
Habitat Along riverbank and weedy area around bridge.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 5531
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 18 May 1979
Accession Number 140772
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Escambia Co. : Perdido Key State Preserve.
Description Vine climbing over shrubs; fruits green.
Habitat Open pine woods behind dunes.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector S. P. Darwin 2626
with E. Sundell
Collection Date 01 Jul 1983
Accession Number 191607
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Leon Co. : 2 mi. E of Tallahassee. 30° 26' 18" N 84° 16' 51" W
Description Climbing on shrubs and fences.
Habitat Edges of woods on upland.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. K. Godfrey 53068
Collection Date 28 Mar 1955
Accession Number 1579
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter
Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1980
Locality USA. Florida , DeSoto Co. : 2 mi. N of Brownville on FL 17, 1 mi. to Peace River. 27° 16' 60" N 81° 49' 0" W
Description Fruit purple-black, round.
Habitat Riverbank.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A. Fulton 284
Collection Date 01 Dec 1978
Accession Number 141437
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Withlacoochee Development Project. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Description Straggling and climbing vines with knotty rhizomes; light green maculations on dark green leaves.
Habitat Longleaf pine [Pinus palustris] - oak forest.
Reproductive State
Collector G. R. Cooley 8002
with A.S. Pease, O. Lakela
Collection Date 05 Apr 1961
Accession Number 27759
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Clearwater sewage treatment plant, C-580; Magnolia Creek falls, on bank. T28S, R16E. 27° 57' 54" N 82° 54' 40" W
Reproductive State
Collector C. E. Fleming 3934
Collection Date 12 Dec 1987
Accession Number 194094
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : University of South Florida Ecological Research Area. 28° 0' 0" N 82° 0' 0" W
Description Climbing up a large cypress tree.
Habitat Swamp.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector D. Richardson 1016
Collection Date 17 May 1983
Accession Number 170623
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: W. B. Zomlefer,
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : University of Florida campus, Gainesville; Natural Area Teaching Lab just W of the Entomology/Nematology Building. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 18' 38" W
Description Staminate flowering vines; tepals bright green.
Habitat Disturbed hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. B. Zomlefer 713
Collection Date 11 Apr 1999
Accession Number 243709
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Churchill Ranch on Border Road, part of Deer Prairie Creek Preserve, ca. 2.3 km ENE of the junction of I-75 and C-777 (River Road). T39S, R20E, Sec. 5. 27° 7' 3" N 82° 19' 40" W
Description In and among Quercus virginiana tree to 11 m.
Habitat Seasonally mowed mesic site.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 805
Collection Date 13 Aug 2008
Accession Number 246294
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park. E portion of loop trail, E of park shop at Old Post Road. T25S, R16E, Sec. 29, NW¼ of NE¼.
Habitat Mesic flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector C. vanHoek
Collection Date 20 Mar 2004
Accession Number 248021
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Oscar Scherer State Park. T38S, R18E, Sec. 13, NW¼ of NE¼ of SW¼.
Description [Vining] on righto-of-way chainlink fence.
Habitat Ruderal.
Reproductive State
Collector D. B. Griffin
Collection Date 04 Oct 2007
Accession Number 248329
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. T21S, R22E, Sec. 20. 28° 37' 60" N 82° 9' 0" W
Habitat Flatwoods.
Reproductive State
Collector A. Bishop
with K. Alvarez
Collection Date 01 Oct 2002
Accession Number 248988
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Starkey Wilderness Park. 2.5 mi. NNW of Odessa. T26S, R17E, Sec. 4, SE¼ of SE¼. 28° 11' 38" N 82° 35' 30" W
Habitat Forest floodplain.
Reproductive State
Collector E. M. Ferguson 672
with D. Coleman
Collection Date 26 Mar 2004
Accession Number 250741
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Starkey Wilderness Park. 2.5 mi. NNW of Odessa. T26S, R17E, Sec. 4, SW¼ of NE¼. 28° 11' 38" N 82° 35' 30" W
Habitat Forest floodplain.
Reproductive State
Collector E. M. Ferguson 555
with D. Coleman
Collection Date 17 Nov 2003
Accession Number 250958
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , DeSoto Co. : Deep Creek Preserve. W side of Peace River, ca. 8 km NE of Port Charlotte, ca. 4.5 km NE of the junction of I-75 and C-769. T39S, R23E, Sec. 28, SW¼ of SW¼. 26° 55' 0" N 81° 55' 0" W
Habitat Mesic hammock.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 1523
Collection Date 23 Nov 2009
Accession Number 252261
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Charlotte Co. : Prairie/Shell Creek (Southwest Florida Water Management District property); 800 m S of Live Oak Boulevard, 950 m W of US 17. 26° 59' 56" N 81° 58' 7" W
Habitat Hydric hammock.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 1962
Collection Date 29 Apr 2010
Accession Number 254006
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Glades Co. : Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area. 0.4 km N of the junction of US 27 and FL 29, 0.25 km E of US 27. 26° 55' 43" N 81° 18' 41" W
Habitat Floodplain marsh.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 2671
Collection Date 28 Aug 2011
Accession Number 260487
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Silver River State Park. Silver Springs. 29° 13' 1" N 82° 1' 58" W
Description Climbing vine 2 m tall.
Habitat Seasonal wetland; with Pinus taeda, Myrica cerifera, and Persea borbonia.
Reproductive State
Collector J. Hubbard 608
Collection Date 30 Jul 2006
Accession Number 264250
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Lafayette Co. : NW Holly Park Circle, Mayo. 30° 3' 22" N 83° 10' 55" W
Habitat Vacant woodlot.
Reproductive State
Collector S. Myers 633
Collection Date 19 Jul 2012
Accession Number 264574
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Indian River Co. : 700 22nd Place, off 7th Avenue, Vero Beach. 27° 38' 30" N 80° 23' 14" W
Habitat Twining on hedge.
Reproductive State
Collector S. Myers 920
Collection Date 31 Mar 2013
Accession Number 268769
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Eckerd College Palm Hammock. 27° 42' 57" N 82° 41' 26" W
Description Abundant clambering vine; stems dark green, with irregular, short, sharp spines; leaves with short, irregular spine-like teeth on the margins, dark green with light green specks, with 2 grasping tendrils at the base of the petiole.
Habitat Sunny clearings in cabbage palm [Sabal palmetto] - oak hammock; with Ampelopsis arborea and Morrenia odorata.
Reproductive State
Collector D. Hilbert 185
Collection Date 04 Dec 2012
Accession Number 268863
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Jefferson Co. : I-10 rest area, just W of Aucilla River. 30° 26' 46" N 85° 43' 48" W
Habitat Edge of Pinus - Quercus woods.
Reproductive State
Collector S. Myers 971
Collection Date 24 May 2013
Accession Number 269756
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. B. Birch, 2010
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Deer Prairie Creek Preserve. Jorcyn Parcel; N parcel limit 4.5 mi. E of the intersection of South Moon Drive and Border Road, I-75 borders to the S. 27° 6' 53" N 82° 16' 55" W
Description Spiny vine forming a thicket; tepals light green; anthers white.
Habitat Mesic hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 5 to 7 m
Collector L. B. Birch 483
with B.K. Holst, D. Troxell
Collection Date 09 Apr 2010
Accession Number 275258
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: K. Richards,
Locality USA. Florida , Orange Co. : Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area.
Reproductive State
Collector K. Richards 17
Collection Date 13 Jul 2013
Accession Number 275496
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. B. Birch, 2010
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Deer Prairie Creek Preserve. Jordyn Parcel; N parcel limit 4.5 mi. E of the intersection of South Moon Drive and Border, Road, I-75 borders to the S. 27° 6' 53" N 82° 16' 55" W
Description Spiny vine forming a thicket; tepals light green, anthers white.
Habitat Mesic hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 5 to 7 m
Collector L. B. Birch 483
with B.K. Holst, D. Troxell
Collection Date 09 Apr 2010
Accession Number 277440
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Levy Co. : US 19/98 northbound, beetween Gladys Avenue and SE 195th Place, Inglis. 29° 2' 38" N 82° 39' 55" W
Habitat Mesic roadside waste area.
Reproductive State
Collector D. H. Williams 4004
with H.L. Williams
Collection Date 20 Dec 2014
Accession Number 277810
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: Lakela,
Determination History
Smilax auriculata Walter - Determined By: Wilbur, Sep 2000
Smilax auriculata Walter - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Smilax pseudochina L. - Determined By: H. E. Ahles,
Locality USA. North Carolina , Brunswick Co. : W end of Holden Beach; new roads and lots being developed in the 1200 block of W Ocean Boulevard.
Description Tough woody vine forming dense tangle over thicket shrubs; berries light glaucous blue.
Habitat Dense thickets and badly distributed cleared and flattened area prepared for lots in 3 and 4 row.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. L. Wilbur
Collection Date 26 Aug 2000
Accession Number 229764
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Benton Co. : Tippah River, 5 mi. NW of Hickory Flat.
Habitat Bottomland hardwoods in floodplain.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 28 Jul 1955
Accession Number 16770
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Alabama , Escambia Co. : At the W edge of Brewton, N of US 31, W of Burnt Corn Circle, and near intersection of College and Alco Roads.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector G. Wilhelm
Collection Date 27 Nov 1980
Accession Number 174388
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Oktibbeha Co. : Trim Cane Creek, 7 mi. N of Starkville; Starkville Post Office.
Description Frequent.
Habitat Over dry grassy slope bordering floodplain; calcareous soil.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 09 Jul 1956
Accession Number 16240
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Near N end of Sapelo Island.
Description None of plant glaucous.
Habitat Climbing small trees in live-oak woods.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 08 Aug 1956
Accession Number 8246
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Louisiana , Vernon Par. : Along US 10 SE of Leesville.
Description Sterile young branches glaucous, leaves grayish beneath.
Habitat Wooded area.
Reproductive State
Collector G. R. Cooley
with L. J. Brass
Collection Date 25 Apr 1955
Accession Number 11077
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax rotundifolia L.
Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: C. Lewis, 03 Mar 1978
Locality USA. South Carolina , Charleston Co. : Pea's Island.
Habitat Edge of salt marsh.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. Kerstetter
with C. L. Rodgers
Collection Date 29 Mar 1975
Accession Number 120793
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Louisiana , Plaquemines Par. : F. Edward Hebert Research Center, Tulane University Riverside Research Laboratories.
Description Patchy, berries black.
Habitat Forest edge.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector M. Garrison
Collection Date 16 Sep 1991
Accession Number 215023
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Louisiana , Vernon Par. : Upper flood plain of Sabine River W of Leesville.
Description 3 m long; pistillate; deciduous.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley
with L. J. Brass
Collection Date 26 Apr 1955
Accession Number 11078
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: H. E. Ahles,
Locality USA. South Carolina , Dorchester Co. : 1 mi. E of Orangeburg-Dorchester County line on C-143; along Edisto River.
Habitat Edge of swamp.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector H. E. Ahles
with J. G. Haesloop
Collection Date 25 Oct 1957
Accession Number 41811
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Jackson Co. : Orange Grove; Kreole Post Office.
Habitat Low wet areas.
Reproductive State
Collector D. Demaree
Collection Date 18 Apr 1954
Accession Number 184692
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Tishomingo Co. : Along Whetstone Branch, 10 mi. N of Iuka.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 07 Aug 1956
Accession Number 16253
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Louisiana , Ouachita Par. : New Waterside Park Subdivision E of Monroe.
Habitat Cleared lots.
Reproductive State
Collector R. D. Thomas
with E. R. Barrett, P. M. Cicala, & G. B. Montgomery
Collection Date 26 Jul 1967
Accession Number 84333
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Georgia , Banks Co. : Ca. 7 mi. N of Homer.
Habitat Edge of woods.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 31 Jul 1966
Accession Number 161634
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 07-Jul-2020
Determination History
Smilax rotundifolia L.
Locality USA. Louisiana , Ouachita Par. : Along AR-LA-MO railroad right-of-way between Webster Avenue at US 165N and Bayou Desiard, NW of NLU, Monroe.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. D. Taylor
Collection Date 20 Apr 1984
Accession Number 210447
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : University of Miami main campus, behind girl's dorm. 25° 46' 27" N 80° 11' 37" W
Description Thorny vine about low shrubs.
Habitat Periphery of hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. W. Buden
Collection Date 01 Mar 1964
Accession Number 291511
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2016
Locality USA. Florida , Hendry Co. : South Florida Methodist Youth Club. 28° 0' 0" N 82° 0' 0" W
Reproductive State
Collector C. F. Caudle
with M.L. Gilbert, M.S. Tisdale
Collection Date 27 May 1964
Accession Number 289703
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2016
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Withlacoochee River. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Habitat Woods.
Reproductive State
Collector C. F. Caudle
with M.L. Gilbert, M.S. Tisdale
Collection Date 19 Jun 1962
Accession Number 289704
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Hillsborough River State Park. In HR-16, E side of US 301, along the NE-SW fenceline. T27S, R21E, Sec. 17, NE¼. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Habitat Mesic flatwoods.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector C. vanHoek
with M. Fite, B. Worth
Collection Date 17 Feb 2011
Accession Number 296426
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L. - Determined By: L. Ferrufino, Apr 2010
Determination History
Smilax sp.
Locality Mexico. Veracruz , Chalma Mun. : 6.5 km N of Huejutla on road to Platón Sánchez. 21° 11' 60" N 98° 23' 0" W
Description Woody vine; fruit green.
Habitat Selva alta perennifolia; remnant forest on steep slope and along now dry stream bed and adjacent pasture.
Reproductive State Fruit
Elevation 250 to m
Collector M. Nee
with B.F. Hansen
Collection Date 22 Jun 1980
Accession Number 158789
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Kentucky , Madison Co. : 0.2 mi. E of Dogfoot Springs; Berea College Forest; ca. 0.2 mi. S of US 421; 2 mi. S of junction of US 421 and KY 21 at Bighill.
Habitat Hollow; N facing.
Reproductive State Fertile
Elevation 1400 to ft
Collector D. D. Taylor
with M. Lykens
Collection Date 17 May 1981
Accession Number 218120
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Oklahoma , Payne Co. : SW Stillwater. 36° 6' 3" N 97° 3' 40" W
Habitat Creek valley.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector H. W. Van Cleve
Collection Date 18 Sep 1962
Accession Number 52350
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Smilax bona-nox
Family Name Smilacaceae
Currently Accepted Name Smilax bona-nox L.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Terra Ceia Preserve State Park. TC-01.
Description Common.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector T. Telatycki
Collection Date 23 Feb 2016
Accession Number 300255
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