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Vitis solonis

Munson

Vitaceae Edible: Fruit
Has a deadly poisonous lookalike — see comparison below

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James K. Wetterer

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James K. Wetterer

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Description

A temperate vine in the grape family (Vitaceae).

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten.

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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.

DEADLY

Canadian Moonseed

Menispermum canadense

Cbaile19

Safe

Vitis solonis

Vitis solonis

James K. Wetterer

Canadian Moonseed: No tendrils, single crescent/moon-shaped seed, leaf stem attaches to underside of leaf.

Vitis solonis: Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.

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