Tag: Catbrier

Greenbrier berries are a significant food source for many wildlife species during winter months when other options are scarce. But can you eat common greenbrier berries yourself? The berries of common greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) are indeed edible for humans, though they are generally more palatable when fully ripe and are often consumed for their nutritional value rather than their taste.

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.