Plant · GBIF taxon 5372406
California wild grape
Vitis californicaAlso known as Northern California Grape, Pacific Grape
California wild grape climbs vigorously over trees and shrubs along stream banks and wooded slopes, draping riparian canopies in dense green foliage. In autumn, its large heart-shaped leaves transform into vivid shades of crimson, orange, and yellow before dropping for winter. The plant produces dense clusters of small, deep purple berries that provide vital autumn nourishment for migrating birds and resident wildlife.
DeciduousClimbing VineNative Plant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Mule Deer
- Grape Leaf Skeletonizer Moth
- Herbivorous Beetles
ThreatsHabitat destruction, invasive weed competition, extreme drought
HabitatsRiparian corridors, oak woodlands, chaparral canyons
Life span50 to 100+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderVitales
- FamilyVitaceae
- GenusVitis
- SpeciesVitis californica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fruits based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Autumn Watching: Look for brilliant red and golden foliage along stream beds during fall months.
- Habitat Spotting: Search for thick, woody vines scaling cottonwood and oak tree trunks in moist valleys.
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