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Search Term(s): Muscadinia rotundifolia var. rotundifolia   (1 record found)

VITACEAE
Grape Family
Muscadinia rotundifolia var. rotundifolia  (Muscadine grape)   
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Synonym
Vitis rotundifolia Michx. var. rotundifolia
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Muscadinia: from the Latin muscus (musky), referring to the flavor and aroma from these grapes; rotundifolia: round leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Moist sandy woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☑ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Fruit serves as food for many wildlife species, including turkey.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety munsoniana occurs in Georgia, Florida and Alabama; variety pygmaea is found in Florida. Variety rotundifolia reaches its northern limit in Delaware.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Beach and Dune Habitats (Forests and Woodlands)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)