Moonseed Vines are fast growing, semi-woody vines with a woody base. At present some 11 species are known, which are native of warm temperate to tropical regions of North America, Asia and Africa.
Canadian Moonseed (Menispermum) - M. canadense is a hardy climber of rapid growth, having slender, twining, large roundish leaves, in summer bearing long feathery clusters of yellowish flowers.
Family: Moonseed (Menispermaceae)
Flowering: June-August
Field Marks: This vine is recognized by its highly variable leaves and its bright red, spherical drupes.
Red-Berried Moonseed [English]: Cocculus carolinus
Red-Berried Moonseed [English]: Cebatha carolina
Red-Berried Moonseed [English]: Menispermum carolinum
Red-Berry Buckthorn [English]: Rhamnus crocea ...
Menispermum canadense ( Common Moonseed )
Mentha gentilis ( Mint )
Mentha piperita ( Peppermint ) ...
 See also: Green, Grape, Fruits, May, Cocculus
  
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