species 17,084 observations

Moonseed

Menispermum canadense

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Moonseed Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Robin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Flicker, Common Grackle 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Habit: Climbing Creeping Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Vine Ground cover Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.