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Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla f. citrulloides
is a perennial liana occurring in fields and mountains whose bases
lignify. Young stems have coarse hairs and dichotomous tendrils at
the nodes, which become opposite the leaves. Leaves are alternate,
6-12cm long and 5-9cm wide, pentagonal-lobed, and deeply cut into
3-5 lobes with pointed tips. The leaves are thick, with glossy
surfaces, coarse hairs on the backsides' veins, and coarse
serrations on the margins. Cymes appear opposite the leaves and set
many flowers. The flowers are approximately 3mm across, light green,
and have five petals. Sap fruit is 6-8mm in diameter, spherical, and
matures in green-white, purple, and blue. Bloom time: July-August. |