Muscadine

Also known as Muscadine Grape, Bullace, Scuppernong, Southern Fox Grape

Muscadine vines climb high into the forest canopy using unbranched tendrils, anchoring firmly to trees along riverbanks and sunny woodland borders. Unlike most wild grapes, mature stems feature smooth, dark grey bark that stays tight to the trunk rather than peeling off in shaggy strips. Black bears, wild turkeys, and numerous songbirds feed heavily on the thick-skinned fruit in late summer, playing a vital role in seed dispersal across southeastern ecosystems.