22 October 2016
What’s the name of this vine? I ask because I don’t know the answer.
The vine was relatively small when I took its picture in June in Schenley Park. Now it’s draped over two small trees and climbing a third. It’s probably an alien invasive.
If you know its name please leave a comment with your answer.
Thanks!
UPDATE at 9:20am: Thank you, everyone. Many have commented that this is Canada moonseed (Memispermum canadense). I’ll go check the vine and its fruit today to see if the rest of it matches up. I expect to find purple-black berries.
UPDATE at 7:00pm: The vine at Schenley Park has no berries but everything else matches up.
(photo by Kate St.John)
Could it be Menispermum canadense, or Canada moonseed?
My best guess would be a passionflower vine.
Moonseed (Menispermum canadense), a native vine.
It looks like what’s called wild cucumber to me. If it has fruited, it will have small clusters of spiky things. I have it, and yes, it’s invasive. Mine even have cucumber beetles. I live in southwestern Virginia.
I looked at your photo again, and I’m not sure. The vines on mine are much thicker than inyour photo. They may be related, though.
Canada moonseed. Memispermum canadense
Canada moonseed
Canada moonseed.