smilax
noun
smi·lax ˈsmī-ˌlaks 
1
: greenbrier
2
: a tender twining asparagus (Asparagus asparagoides) of southern Africa that has ovate bright green cladophylls which are often used in floral arrangements
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The front of the stage was draped with ivy and smilax and a profusion of flowers addend much to the scenic effect. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2022 That list includes but is not limited to honeysuckle, Carolina snailseed, poison ivy, smilax and bindweed. Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2021 Meanwhile, the ceiling was lined with smilax and Italian ruscus greenery. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 24 May 2018
San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2022 That list includes but is not limited to honeysuckle, Carolina snailseed, poison ivy, smilax and bindweed. Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2021 Meanwhile, the ceiling was lined with smilax and Italian ruscus greenery. Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 24 May 2018 Word History
Etymology
Latin, bindweed, yew, from Greek
First Known Use
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
Smilax
noun
Smi·lax ˈsmī-ˌlaks
: a large widely distributed genus of plants of the lily family (Liliaceae) which includes the sarsaparillas