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Submitted by:  Kim Miller
Date Submitted: 6/22/2003
Location: Central Texas, in the Austin area

Question Asked: I am from Central Texas, in the Austin area. I have discovered a new vine growing up a bush in my front flower bed. Can you tell me what it is?

Answer: Hi Kim - I recognize this vine - it's a variation of a vine that thrives in my yard (argh!). This is a Greenbrier - probably common Greenbrier. Nothing toxic about the plant that I'm aware of but I don't study this one much - just spend lots of time pulling it out. It can be highly invasive.