Do you think this will grow back?

[Jerry Lewis]

They have big thorns and grow everywhere - even up into trees!

OMG those porr trees!

LOL if we weren't on the planet it would be getting along just fine dahling.

 

[ameliaj]

We just call it the "evil vine" around here. I'm willing to believe that if one tiny cell remains in the yard it will turn into a full fledged vine in a week.

 

[Jim Tucker]

I don't get it. Waht makes one plant good and one bad? I guess thorns can be a problem but why not leave it alone. So what if if "grows up into the trees"?

 

[whatiscmr]

It doesn't just grow up trees. It will take over your lot/yard if you let it go. It can be especially dangerous for kids and dogs .

 

[Em]

That's Greenbriar, and the tender tips are very tasty, as long as no one has sprayed it with Round-up.

 

[CampCreekLou]

That's Greenbriar, and the tender tips are very tasty, as long as no one has sprayed it with Round-up.

So, I can burn them, yank them, spray them, or eat them!

And they will still come back!!!

 

[Shockleysprings]

Smilax(greenbriar)- when the roots/corm are removed as shown, it will not return. Just don't leave it laying around.

 

[Em]

When given lemons, make lemonade.
When given greenbriar, make a salad.

 

[whatiscmr]

Actually Round up is one of the few herbicides that readily breaks down and turns in to carbon dioxide. It has a half life of about a month. That's why many farmers use it.

 

[DuneAHH]

When given lemons, make lemonade.
When given greenbriar, make a salad.

Murray,
I'm curious... do you just use the leaves? Have you tried preparing/eating the roots too?