NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Cocculus carolinus
Coralbeads, Carolina Moonseed, Snailseed, Red Moonseed
Scientific Name: |
Cocculus carolinus |
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Genus: |
Cocculus |
Species Epithet: |
carolinus |
Common Name: |
Coralbeads, Carolina Moonseed, Snailseed, Red Moonseed |
Plant Type |
Woody Vine |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Menispermaceae (Moonseed Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
6-12 ft., 12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Green |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Moist to dry forests and thickets, especially where calcareous, also weedy in landscaping. Uncommon in NC mountains, common in southern piedmont and coastal plain. Scarce in the sandhills. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Semi-evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
The flowers are inconspicuous but the red fruits are very showy (but toxic to people). Dioecious. |
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Links: |
https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/plant_list.php https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cocculus-carolinus/ |
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