Vitis acida
Chapm.
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Description
A vine.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, South America, West Indies,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
DEADLY
Canadian Moonseed
Menispermum canadense
Cbaile19
Safe
Vitis acida
Vitis acida
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Vitis acida: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 680
