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Ampelopsis rubifolia

Wall.

Vitaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A temperate vine in the Vitaceae family found in forests and shrublands of southern China at elevations between 900–1,200 meters, bearing edible fruit.

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible and can be harvested from the plant.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests and shrublands between 900-1,200 m above sea level in southern China.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Himalayas, India,

Synonyms

Vitis rubifolia Wallich

References (1)

  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 686 (As Vitis rubifolia)

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