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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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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

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