What is another word for Carolina Moonseed?
Pronunciation: [kˌaɹəlˈa͡ɪnə mˈuːnsiːd] (IPA) 
Carolina Moonseed, also known as Yellow or False Moonseed, belongs to the Menispermaceae family and is native to North America. This plant species has a woody stem and can grow up to 20 feet in length. Its leaves are lobed and its flowers are small, yellow-green in color, and appear in drooping clusters. Carolina Moonseed is also referred to as Virginia Creeper and Canada Moonseed due to its similarity with those plants. Its scientific name, Menispermum canadense, literally means "Canada Moonseed." Other synonyms for Carolina Moonseed include American Moonseed, Wild Cucumber, and Lunch Wrap Vine. It is used for various medicinal purposes, including as a natural laxative and to reduce fever and inflammation.
