Vitis simpsonii
Munson
Currant grape
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Description
A temperate vine in the grape family (Vitaceae), commonly known as currant grape.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
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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Currant grape
Vitis simpsonii
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Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.
Currant grape: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.
Synonyms
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 246
- Proc. Soc. Promot. Agric. Sci. 8:59. 1887
- Tanaka,
