A native deciduous vine with thorny stems and rounded leaves, often used as a groundcover or allowed to climb. It produces small greenish flowers followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife.

A thorny, deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States that climbs by tendrils and produces small greenish flowers followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife. It thrives in part shade and is useful for covering structures, though its sharp thorns require careful placement away from high-traffic areas.