: a twining plant (Menispermum canadense of the family Menispermaceae, the moonseed family) of eastern North America that has crescent-shaped seeds and black fruits
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Even though many wild grape species ripen at the same time as moonseed, the seeds are very different.
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Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019
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Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019
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“Moonseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonseed. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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