![Blue Ridge Carrionflower - Smilax lasioneura 4](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/blue_ridge_carrionflower_smilax_lasioneura_prairie_moon.jpg)
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Common Name: Blue Ridge Carrionflower
Full to part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, rocky or loamy soil. 7-8 feet height, blooms spring into summer, green flowers.
Germination Code: ?
Native Region: Only occurs in 7 counties – Hardeman, Hardin, Wayne, Perry, Giles, Stewart and Cheatham
This is a vine with blue-black berries that is easy to grow. Flowers often have a carrion-like scent. Attracts birds.
![Blue Ridge Carrionflower - Smilax lasioneura 3](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/blue_ridge_carrionflower_smilax_lasioneura_4_prairie_moon.jpg)
![Blue Ridge Carrionflower - Smilax lasioneura 2](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/blue_ridge_carrionflower_smilax_lasioneura_3_prairie_moon.jpg)
![Blue Ridge Carrionflower - Smilax lasioneura 1](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/blue_ridge_carrionflower_smilax_lasioneura_2_prairie_moon.jpg)