Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous leaf
Shape
Cordate to broadly ovate, sometimes slightly 3-lobed
Margin
Coarsely serrate to dentate with rounded or pointed teeth
Arrangement
Alternate along the woody vines
Venation
Palmate venation radiating from the base of the leaf blade
Key Features
Heart-shaped base, palmately veined structure, coarse teeth along the margin, and a long slender petiole attached near the base of the blade
Description
A classic broad, heart-shaped deciduous leaf belonging to a woody vine that climbs using tendrils.
Habitat
Thickets, woodland edges, riverbanks, and disturbed areas where it can climb over shrubs and trees in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to eastern North America, from Ontario and Maine south to Georgia and Mississippi
Identified on 10/13/2026