Is Greenbrier Edible? A Forager's Guide to Smilax
                                
                                
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                                Native Americans historically used greenbrier for both culinary and medicinal purposes, recognizing its value long before modern foragers rediscovered its uses.  But is greenbrier edible for everyone, and what parts can you actually eat? This prickly vine, also known as Smilax, offers surprising edible treasures for those who know how to identify and harvest it safely.