Menispermum canadense
Canada moonseed, common moonseed, yellow parilla
Notes:
Twining climber (needs support).
Provide shade in hot summer climates.
Fruits poisonous.
Despite being native, moonseed is listed by both Doug Tallamy and the National Wildlife Federation as supporting only one species of butterfly/moth larvae.
Sources: Sunset, Missouri BG, Dirr.
Tags:
clay tolerant
dioecious
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:vine
habit:vine
native:eastern North America
part shade preferred
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
poisonous
rich soil preferred
sandy soil tolerant
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:groundcover
use:naturalizing
use:screen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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