Genus Smilax (Noun)
Meaning
Sometimes placed in Smilacaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Smilax is a genus of about 300–350 species of flowering plants, sometimes placed in Smilacaceae and its own unique order Smilacales.
- The genus Smilax also has vines that have tendrils and thorns, sometimes placed in Smilacaceae, these vines can grow by wrapping around other objects.
- In some classifications, genus Smilax is sometimes placed in Smilacaceae, while others consider it to be in a distinct order, the Smilacales.
- Smilacaceae sometimes placed in their own order Smilacales, consists of only one genus, Smilax.
- The genus Smilax is sometimes placed in Smilacaceae and contains plants that are known for bearing edible tubers.