Common moonseed

Common moonseed (Menispermum canadense)

Common moonseed, also known as Yellow parilla, Moonseed

Common moonseed (Menispermum canadense) is a plant native to eastern North America whose fruit closely resembles grapes. However, every part of moonseed is toxic to humans. To tell them apart, look at the seeds: moonseed fruit contains a single crescent-shaped seed, whereas grapes have multiple round seeds.

Key Facts About Common moonseed

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Attributes of Common moonseed

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Height
3.5 m to 11 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
Green White Yellow

Scientific Classification of Common moonseed

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Moonseed
Genus
Moonseeds
Species
Common moonseed

Toxicity

Ingestion, Skin Contact