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Vitis riparia
Vitis riparia Michx.
Riverbank Grape, River-bank Grape
Vitaceae (Grape Family)
Synonym(s): Vitis riparia var. praecox, Vitis riparia var. syrticola, Vitis vulpina ssp. riparia, Vitis vulpina var. praecox, Vitis vulpina var. syrticola
USDA Symbol: viri
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
This deciduous vine trails or climbs 35 ft. or more. Reddish-brown, exfoliating bark; small, loose spikes of yellow-green, fragrant flowers; and bluish-black berries are the plant’s showy characteristics.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Size Notes: Climber
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , Green , BrownBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , CO , CT , DC , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , MB , NB , ON , QC
Native Distribution: Que. to Man. & MT, s. to GA, OK, TX & NM
Native Habitat: Low, rich woods; stream banks; thickets; open hillsides
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Moist to dry, rich soils.
Conditions Comments: Fast-growing and long-lived. Flood, disease and insect tolerant.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Relished by songbirds, gamebirds, waterfowl and mammals.Fragrant Flowers: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FACW | FAC | FACW | FAC | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Vitis riparia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Vitis riparia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Vitis riparia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-02Research By: TWC Staff