Wild grapes- Vitis spp.
Print
EmailVitaceae (Grape family)
MI Status
Native
Life cycle
Perennial woody vines.
Leaves
Alternate, simple, often three-lobed with toothed margins and palmate veins.
Tendrils
Wrapping, forked and arising opposite from the leaves.
Stems
Climbing, woody vines. Paperlike bark shreds in strips. Young stems are green and turn brown with age.
Flowers and fruit
The green and yellow flowers occur in clusters and are relatively inconspicuous. Fruit are small, purple to black grapes (berries).
Reproduction
Seeds. Often dispersed by birds. Stems and stumps may resprout.
Other Documents in this Series
You Might Also Be Interested In
-
Understanding America's loneliness crisis: Who is lonely and how we can help
Published on November 16, 2022
-
Harm Reduction Saves Lives
Published on August 5, 2022
-
Recovery from substance use is more common than you think
Published on June 12, 2023
-
Is 988 the right resource for you? Understanding mental health crises and finding the help you need
Published on May 9, 2023
-
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture
Published on January 15, 2026
Accessibility Questions:
For questions about accessibility and/or if you need additional accommodations for a specific document, please send an email to ANR Communications & Marketing at anrcommunications@anr.msu.edu.