
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
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