Vitis heterophylla
Thunb.
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Description
A temperate vine or creeper in the Vitaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are consumed as a leafy green vegetable.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Canadian Moonseed
Menispermum canadense
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Vitis heterophylla
Vitis heterophylla
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Vitis heterophylla: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
References (2)
- Fl. jap. 103. 1784
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 683 (As Vitis heterophylla)
