Upright Carrion Flower (Smilax ecirrata S. Watson)

Smilacaceae (Catbrier Family)

Synonym(s): Upright Carrionflower

Base Flower Color: Green, Yellow
Reproductive Phenology: May, Jun
Notes: As the name implies, the flowers have an unpleasant odor that resembles decaying carrion. The stinky flowers are cross-pollinated by various kinds of flies.

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