bay starvine
Schisandra glabra (Brickell) Rehder
Schisandra glabra (Brickell) Rehder, known as bay starvine, is a member of the Schisandraceae family. It is the only American representative of the genus Schisandra, which is primarily found in Asia. Native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico, it occurs in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of Mexico. Despite its wide distribution, the species is vulnerable due to habitat loss and competition from invasive plants.
Description
Schisandra glabra is a climbing vine that grows in the southeastern U.S. and northern Mexico. It is part of the Schisandraceae family and is the only species of the genus Schisandra found in the Americas. The plant is found in several U.S. states and Mexican regions, including Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and parts of the Carolinas and Mexico. However, it is considered vulnerable due to threats from habitat degradation and invasive species. Its populations are often small and not well-protected, making it a species of conservation concern.
Other common names
bay-starvinewild sarsaparillabay starvine
Distribution
Alabama · Arkansas · Florida · Georgia · Kentucky · Louisiana · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee
Synonyms
Stellandria glabraSchisandra coccinea