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Vitis californica
Vitis californica Benth.
California Grape, California Wild Grape, Western Wild Grape
Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: VICA5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is a deciduous vine to 30 ft. that, without support, makes a nice ground cover. Stems have shreddy bark and the leaves are roundish and somewhat 3-lobed. Fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers are followed by clusters of small, edible, purple grapes.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Size Notes: Climber
Flower:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: CA Coast Ranges & Sierra foothills to s.w. OR
Native Habitat: Stream banks & moist canyons below 4000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: This can be an aggressively rampant vine so care should be taken to select an adequate space.
Propagation
Description: Grown easily from seeds or cuttings.Seed Collection: Strip ripe fruits from the vines. Clean seeds before storing in sealed, refrigerated containers.
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary, though a 1 month cool-moist stratification may improve germination.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Additional resources
USDA: Find Vitis californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vitis californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vitis californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff