Vitis sicyoides
(L.) Miq.
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Description
A temperate vine in the grape family (Vitaceae) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
America,
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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Vitis sicyoides
Vitis sicyoides
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Vitis sicyoides: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
References (2)
- Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum 1:83. 1863
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 686
