Vitis lecontiana
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Old Dominion University Herbarium (ODU-)
Description
A temperate vine in the Vitaceae family, one of approximately 60 to 70 Vitis species found in temperate regions.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are 60 to 70 species of Vitis.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
DEADLY
Canadian Moonseed
Menispermum canadense
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Safe
Vitis lecontiana
Vitis lecontiana
Old Dominion University Herbarium (ODU-)
Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Vitis lecontiana: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
References (1)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
