| Description | Monkshood Vine (Ampelopsis aconitifolia) A fast-growing deciduous woody vine. Clings to its supporting structure by tendrils. Has blue berries turning to yellow to orange. |
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| Pronunciation | (am-pel-OP-sis) (a-kon-eye-tih-FOH-lee-uh) |
| Plant Type | woody vines |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | greenish |
| Leaves | green, turning yellow |
| Stems | clusters of non-showy greenish flowers, late summer |
| Dimensions | 15 plus feet |
| Maintenance | prune back to maintain size |
| Propagation | cuttings, seeds? |
| Native Site | Native to northern China and Mongolia. Has escaped into the wild in the USA. |
| Misc Facts | syn. Vitis aconitifolia |
| Notes & Reference | #62-Manual of Climbers and Wall Plants (J K Burras, Mark Griffiths) |