Canada Moonseed Menispermum canadense

Other common names: Common Moonseed, Moonseed, Moonseed Vine, Yellow Parilla French names: Ménisperme du Canada Family: Moonseed Family (Menispermaceae) Distinctive features: Woody Vine Similar species:   •   Riverbank Grape (Vitis riparia) - Leaves similar. Seeds are not crescent-shaped and are edible. Vines have tendrils.   •   One-seeded Bur Cucumber (Sicyos angulatus) Flowers: Summer;  White;  6 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Poisonous: Fruits are poisonous. They resemble those of wild grapes. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 356    Shrubs of Ontario: 121    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: canadense: of Canada, Canadian For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 68 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.