| Ampelopsis brevipedunculata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Ampelopsis |
| Species: | A. brevipedunculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (Maxim.) Trautv. |
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Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (syn. Vitis heterophylla Thunb.), the porcelain berry, is an ornamental plant, native to temperate areas of Asia. It is generally similar to, and potentially confused with, grape species (genus Vitis) and other Ampelopsis species.[1]
The strange blue color of the berries is due to an anthocyanidins-flavonols copigmentation phenomenon.[2]
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata has distinctive medium blue fruit, and is an ornamental plant used in gardens.
It is considered invasive plant species in the Eastern United States.[3] It is invasive in urban settings as well as in more pastoral settings.[3]