An upright, nonclimbing carrion flower with broad, parallel-veined leaves. Rounded clusters of small green flowers arise from the leaf axils.
Upright Carrion Flower field photographs. Select the photo to open the slideshow.
Family: Smilacaceae
Growth: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom: Spring
Habitat: Rich deciduous woods and shaded slopes
Other common names
Upright Carrion Flower · Upright Carrionflower
Bloom timing varies with location and growing conditions. Source: Missouri Plants.
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Habitat
Rich deciduous woods and shaded slopes
Bloom period
Spring
Observations show reported sightings; they do not define the plant’s complete native range.
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Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.
Missouri Plants — identification and range
iNaturalist — Upright Carrion Flower observations
