Vitis bicolor
Le Conte.
Blue grape, Summer grape
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Description
A temperate vine in the Vitaceae family that produces blue grapes suitable for eating.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible and can be consumed fresh.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
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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Blue grape
Vitis bicolor
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Blue grape: 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 682
