Plant Image Gallery: Plant Details

Common Name(s):	Rattan Vine, Rattan-vine
Species:	Berchemia scandens
Synonyms:
Family:	Rhamnaceae

Longevity:	Perennial

Origin:	Native
Height:	Vine up to 9 m
Flowers:	April - May
Fruits:	Fall
Description:	A vine occurring in thickets, woods, stream bottoms or slopes in the eastern portion of our region, often along fence rows and roadsides. The smooth, greenish or grayish mature stems are easily recognizable characteristics. Commonly used for wickerware and the mature bluish black fruit is eaten by many species of birds.

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leaves and stem