Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple deciduous leaf
Shape
Cordate (heart-shaped) to orbicular with shallow lobing and a deep basal sinus
Margin
Coarsely serrate to dentate with shallow, rounded lobes
Arrangement
Alternate along the woody, climbing stems
Venation
Palmate venation radiating from the base with prominent net-like reticulation
Key Features
Large cordate simple leaves, deep basal sinus, palmate venation, coarse teeth along the margins, and association with woody tendrils
Description
A vigorous woody vine capable of climbing high into trees using tendrils.
Habitat
Thickets, woodland edges, riverbanks, and disturbed areas, thriving in moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, spreading from Nova Scotia south to Georgia and west to the Mississippi River
Identified on 10/11/2026