Common Greenbriar
Smilax rotundifolia
About Common Greenbriar
This aggressive, woody vine features heart-shaped, glossy green leaves and sharp thorns along its stems, allowing it to climb and spread rapidly across lawns and landscapes. Common Greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia) thrives in wooded areas and edges around Middle Tennessee, including Franklin and Brentwood, where it can smother desirable turf and garden plants, making control essential for maintaining healthy lawns.
Common Greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Common Greenbriar regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Common Greenbriar
- Scientific Name
- Smilax rotundifolia
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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