Vitaceae
	Genu directories: Parthenocissus Vitis Dendrology directories: Parthenocissus Vitis

Genera : 11 - 12

Species: 700

Distribution: Widespread in warmer climates and some in temperate regions.

Economic Uses: Extremely important as the source of tablegrapes, raisins and wine grapes. Commonly cultivated as well for the climbing ornamentals Virginia creeper and Boston ivy.

Defining Features of Interest: The family is mostly vines and is easily recognized by its distinctive leaf morphology and the tendrils opposite them.

Fossil Evidence: Seed and pollen fossils from the Eocene and some questionable fossils from the Upper Cretaceous.