The fruit of Canadian moonseed are poisonous and can be fatal. While foraging for wild grapes, one should examine the seeds of the fruit to make sure one is not eating moonseeds: …

Common moonseed is a rather slender, twining vine that climbs or sprawls. It occurs nearly statewide. It bears clusters of bluish-black fruits. The seeds are flattened, with a raised edge …

The unique leaf stalk attachment (peltate) and the single, crescent-shaped seed in the mature fruit further distinguishes Canada Moonseed from all the rest. The fruits are reportedly toxic and …

Moonseed climbs over adjacent shrubs, the lower branches of small trees, or fences. It is a pioneer species that prefers habitats where there is some history of disturbance.

Menispermum canadense is a dioecious, scrambling, twining (no tendrils), woody vine which will typically grow to 8-20' long when twining its way through the vegetation. Where no support …

Moonseed thrives in light shade, wet to medium conditions, and rich soils. It is considered a pioneer species and prefers habitats with a history of disturbance.

Jul 5, 2021 · What is moonseed vine? Also known as common moonseed vine or Canada moonseed, moonseed vine is a deciduous, climbing vine that produces heart-shaped leaves …

moonseed, any of three species of woody vines constituting the genus Menispermum of the family Menispermaceae (order Ranunculales). They occur in East Asia, eastern North America, and …

Menispermum canadense, commonly called common moonseed or Canada moonseed, is a dioecious, scrambling, twining (no tendrils), woody vine featuring (a) rounded to shallowly …

The name "Moonseed" refers to the pit-like seed which resembles a flattened quarter moon, one in the center of each drupe. It is hard, with a ribbed or warty surface.