Porcelainberry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata)

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Also known as Amur Peppervine, Porcelainberry is an invasive deciduous vine native to Japan and China.

Madison Co., NC 7/29/2012.

Porcelainberry flowers and begins to ripen fruit in late summer.

Madison Co., NC 7/29/2012.

The grape-like fruits turn from green to lavender and blue as they ripen.

Chapel Hill, NC 9/30/05.

The fruits are quite ornamental, but Porcelainberry does not make a good garden plant since it aggressively spreads from cultivation.

Chapel Hill, NC 9/30/05.