Hawai'i Greenbrier (Smilax Melastomifolia) is a perennial vine in the Smilacaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Smilax melastomifolia is a spiny vine endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by prickly stems, leaves, and peduncles, with white or pale green berries.

Hawai'i Greenbrier
Smilax Melastomifolia
Smilax melastomifolia is a spiny vine endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by prickly stems, leaves, and peduncles, with white or pale green berries.
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