Vitis vulpina L. var. rubra

Vigorous, dioecious, deciduous, woody-based climber with ovate, coarsely-toothed, usually 3-lobed leaves, to 20cm across, and very fragrant flowers followed by purple-black fruits in female plants.  ‘Rubra’ is a variety with red, bronze-tinged leaves in autumn.  [RHSD, Hortus, Hilliers’].  

Horticultural & Botanical History

Vitis riparia was introduced to Europe c.1656.  [Hilliers’].  ‘The flowers have a sweet scent, which Pursh compares to that of mignionette.  It is hardy, and like other vines readily propagated by cuttings.’  [BM t.2429/1823].

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.1001/1845].

Notes

Vitis riparia and Vitis vulpina are considered separate species by some.

Published Mar 07, 2009 - 05:18 PM | Last updated Aug 01, 2010 - 03:27 PM

Illustrated are the toothed, 3-lobed leaves and small white flowers. Curtis's Botanical Magazine t.2429, 1823.

Vitis vulpina L. var. rubra | BM t.2429/1823 | BHL

More details about Vitis vulpina L. var. rubra
Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern USA
Synonyms
  • Vitis riparia Michx. var. rubra
  • Vitis odoratissima Donn
  • Vitis vulpina L. subsp. riparia (Michx.) R.T.Clausen
Common Name

Frost grape, Chicken grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Vitis vulpina rubra 
Confidence level high