Catbird Grape
Vitis palmata Vahl
Vitis palmata, known as Catbird Grape, is a climbing vine in the Vitaceae family native to the south-central and southeastern United States. It ranges from Texas and Florida to Illinois and occasionally appears in the Northeast, likely due to introductions. It thrives in wet habitats but can also grow in higher-ground areas, often found near fence edges.
Description
Vitis palmata is a tall, climbing liana native to the United States, particularly in the south-central and southeastern regions. It grows from Texas east to Florida and north along the Mississippi Valley to Illinois. Though primarily found in wet habitats, it is adaptable and can occasionally be found in higher-ground environments. The plant is sometimes observed at the edges of fences. Isolated populations in the Northeast are likely introduced rather than native. The species was first described in 1794 by Vahl.
Other common names
Catbird Grape
Distribution
Vermont-US · Alabama · Arkansas · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Louisiana · Mississippi · Missouri · Oklahoma · Tennessee · Texas
Synonyms
Vitis riparia var. palmataVitis riparia var. palmataVitis vinifera var. palmata
