170 HOW TO KNOW WILD FRUITS 



Leaves, — The egg-shaped leaves are thin, green 

 on both sides, rounded or slightly heart-shaped at 

 the base, and pointed at the apex. 



Floivers. — The umbels are composed of flowers 

 somewhat larger than those of the Catbrier. 



This vine is distinguished by the long black 

 bristles which densely cover the lower portion of 

 the stem. The upper portion is generally un- 

 armed. Connecticut is its northern boundary. 

 It grows in moist thickets. 



LONG-STALKED GREENBRIER 



Smilax Pseudo-China Smilax Family 



Fruit. — The umbels of black berries grow on 

 flattened stems from the leaf axils. They are 

 quite full, bearing eight to sixteen berries in a 

 cluster. The peduncles are considerably longer 

 than the petioles, being from one to three inches 

 long. 



Leaves. — The firm, almost leathery leaves are 

 green on both sides. They are ovate or some- 

 times nearly lobed at the base. The apex is 

 acute or bristle-pointed, and the edge is some- 

 times roughened with fine bristle-like teeth. 



