Vitis lincecumii
Buckley
Post-oak grape, Pine-wood grape, Turkey grape
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Description
A temperate vine in the Vitaceae family with edible fruit and leaves. Like other Vitis species, it is one of approximately 60 to 70 grape varieties.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Canada, North America, USA,
Notes
There are 60 to 70 species of Vitis.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Canadian Moonseed
Menispermum canadense
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Post-oak grape
Vitis lincecumii
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Post-oak grape: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 684
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 13:451. 1862 ("1861") "linsecomii"
