Ampelopsis arborea Pepper vine (Vitaceae) Evergreen climber

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Ampelopsis arborea
Pepper vine
Evergreen climber
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The Ampelopsis arborea plant species is found in Southern N. America - Florida to Texas and north to Illinois and Oklahoma. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pepper vine.

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Latin Name:  Ampelopsis arborea
Common Name:  Pepper vine
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (L.)Koehne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Swampy woods[43]. Rich moist soils[235].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A poor taste[177]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter and contains 3 seeds[200, 235]. It is carried in small bunches on the plant, rather like grapes[K]. The flesh is thin and inedible[235].

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