In Maryland, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier is an uncommon plant of swampy wetlands on the mid and lower Eastern Shore. Most Maryland populations are found along the Pocomoke and Nanticoke Rivers and their tributaries.
Unlike the abundant Common Greenbrier, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier has thick narrow leaves that are evergreen. Fruiting occurs in the fall resulting in blue berries that often persist into the winter. Young stems of Laurel-leaved Greenbrier often lack spines but the older vines do develop stout spines but they are sparse on the stem when compared to other greenbrier species.
Look for Laurel-leaved Greenbrier along the swampy edges of Nassawango Creek in Worcester County.
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