Vitis riparia

Vitis riparia river grape

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

River grape grows along streams as well as other habitats.  Its lustrous green, highly-toothed leaves and tendrils make it different from other grapes (species in the same genus).

Frequently found on river/stream banks and alluvial thickets.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACW
NCNE: FAC



Flowers either late spring or early summer.

Leaves  cordate-ovate with a prolonged apex and 2 forward-pointing lateral lobes, hairy beneath when young.

Fruit  blue-black, glossy, acidic

Stems with tendrils or inflorescences lacking at every 3rd node

S-rank:  No Rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Vitis riparia river grape

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Vitis riparia gallery
Plant Life-Form
woody vine
Common Names
river grape frost grape riverbank grape