Grapevine
Vitis vinifera or related Vitis species · Vitaceae (Grape family)
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Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Cordate to orbicular with distinct palmately lobed margins, featuring approximately 3 to 5 shallow to moderately deep lobes.
Margin
Serrate to dentate with coarse teeth along the margins.
Arrangement
Alternate along the woody, climbing stems.
Venation
Palmate venation with multiple primary veins radiating outward from the petiole junction at the base of the leaf.
Key Features
Palmately lobed shape, palmate venation radiating from a deeply cordate base, alternate leaf arrangement, and association with woody tendril-bearing vines.
Description
A classic broad, lobed vine leaf characteristic of the grape family.
Habitat
Thrives in sunny, open locations with well-drained soils, often found climbing along forest edges, trellises, fences, and in cultivated vineyards.
Native Range
Native to the Mediterranean region, central Europe, and southwestern Asia, but cultivated and naturalized globally in temperate and subtropical zones.