Red-berried moonseed, Coral vine, Margil
Cocculus carolinus

Family: Menispermaceae

What it is like

A vine. It can grow 5 m long. The underground stems or rhizomes are 1.4 cm thick. The stems have spreading hairs. The leaf stalks are 10 cm long. The leaves can have 3 lobes. The leaves are 17 cm long by 14 cm wide. The fruit are red and 5-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carolina coralbead, Hierba de ojo

Synonyms

Androphylax scandens J. C. Wendl.; Menispermum carolinum L.; and several others