Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmately lobed with five lobes
Margin
Serrate to dentate
Arrangement
Alternate with a distinct petiole
Venation
Palmate venation with prominent raised veins
Key Features
Broad palmately lobed blade, serrated margins, and prominent palmate veins radiating from the base
Description
A woody vine featuring rough bark, tendrils opposite the leaves, small greenish flowers in clusters, and fleshy round or oval fruits known as grapes that ripen in shades of green, red, or purple
Habitat
Full sun in well-drained soils, often found climbing via tendrils in open woodlands and cultivated vineyards
Native Range
Native to the Mediterranean region, southwestern Asia, and central Europe, and widely cultivated globally
Identified on 10/18/2026