Smilax biltmoreana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Smilax biltmoreana |
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Smilax
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biltmoreana
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The Smilax biltmoreana, also known as Biltmore's carrionflower, is a type of plant found in North America. It grows naturally in the southeastern part of the United States.
This plant is mostly found in the Great Smoky Mountains. However, you can also spot it in other states like Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and northern Florida.
About Biltmore's Carrionflower
What Does It Look Like?
Biltmore's carrionflower is a type of herb. It has stems that stand straight up and can grow to about 60 centimeters (or 2 feet) tall.
Its leaves are shaped like an egg or a heart. The underside of the leaves feels waxy, but they do not have any hairs. The flowers are small and have a greenish color. When the plant produces fruits, they are a dark blue color.
How Did It Get Its Name?
The second part of the plant's scientific name, biltmoreana, comes from the Biltmore Estate. This famous estate is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Biltmore Estate used to belong to a person named George Washington Vanderbilt. He was very interested in plants and helped fund many studies about plants in the American Southeast. These studies took place in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
