Menispermum canadense
Common name: Moonseed
It is found most often on the banks of rivers and in rich woods with light over-story or beneath oaks. However, it does seem to need a little sun to bloom regularly. The flowers are small, white, and delicate, hanging from underneath the plants foliage. Birds (Thrushes mostly) do feed on the fruit in the fall, but people should NOT. They are mildly toxic. Can be used in gardens and disturbed areas as a ground cover. The the large slightly cupped leaves are the main interest for this plant. Moonseed’s common name comes from its crescent moon shaped seed.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 5 Feet
- Max height
- 20 Feet
- Max width
- 7 Feet