HyperDic: smilax

English > 2 senses of the word Smilax / smilax:
NOUNplantSmilax, genus Smilaxsometimes placed in Smilacaceae
plantsmilax, Asparagus asparagoidesfragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration
English > Smilax: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningsometimes placed in Smilacaceae.
Synonymgenus Smilax
Member ofLiliaceae, family Liliaceae, lily familyIncludes species sometimes divided among the following families
Membersbullbrier, greenbrier, catbrier, horse brier, horse-brier, brier, briar, Smilax rotundifoliaA very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough / tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries
sarsaparillaAny of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
Broaderliliid monocot genusgenus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils
Spanishgenus smilax, smilax
Catalangenus smilax, smilax
English > smilax: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningFragile twining plant of South Africa with bright green flattened stems and glossy foliage popular as a floral decoration.
SynonymAsparagus asparagoides
Member ofgenus Asparaguslarge genus of Old World perennial herbs with erect or spreading or climbing stems and small scalelike leaves and inconspicuous flowers
BroadervineA plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
Spanishsmilax

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