Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal creeper, Smilax)

Non-native perennial vine, known from one location on the Preserve (near the Antone Road entrance). Blooms late winter to spring. This plant is highly invasive.

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal creeper, Smilax). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal creeper, Smilax). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal creeper, Smilax). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer.