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Keyo Keosauqua, IA Sep 02, 2017

Growing in shade zone 5b
is this a weed? is there any value to birds or wildlife

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 02, 2017

I wonder if it is this
https://rampages.us/fbns14/2014/05/26/greenbrier-vine/

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Sep 02, 2017

That is definitely one of the Greenbrier/Catbrier clan (Smilax sp.). There are more than a few, but with photos of the thorniness you should be able to isolate your plant.

These do produce fruit which wildlife uses. Your decision is whether it is growing where you can tolerate it.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search/results.php?genus=smilax

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