Question: This plant looks like similax herbacea, but has absolutely NO SMELL anywhere. Not at the root and not at the …
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This plant looks like similax herbacea, but has absolutely NO SMELL anywhere. Not at the root and not at the pod. They are growing on our fence. There is a ditch within 5 feet, but it is only run off and not running water.
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Dear Rubyslipperish, the plant is a species of Smilax, and does appear to be Smilax herbacea (carrion-flower), as I cannot see prickles anywhere in the images (which are found on all the woody species). Carrion-flower does not have an ill scent in its foliage or fruits. Best wishes.
