Menispermum canadense Canada moonseed (Menispermaceae) Deciduous climber

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Menispermum canadense
Canada moonseed
Deciduous climber
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The Menispermum canadense plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec and New England to Georgia, west to Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is a member of the Menispermaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canada moonseed.

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Latin Name:  Menispermum canadense
Common Name:  Canada moonseed
Family:  Menispermaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous[21, 95, 159, 222]. The fruit has been known to cause death in children[207].

Mature Height:  3.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woods and hedges near streams[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any moderately fertile soil that does not dry out excessively in summer, in sun or partial shade[200]. Prefers a position in full sun[219]. This species is hardy to about -30°c, but, due to a lack of summer heat, the plants usually produce soft growth in mild maritime areas and this can be cut to the ground at temperatures around -5 to -10°c[200]. The plants do not require pruning, but can benefit from being cut back to ground level every 2 - 3 years in order to keep them tidy[219]. A vigorous and fast-growing climbing plant that twines around supports, it also spreads freely by underground suckers[11, 182, 219]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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