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Vitis hissarica

Vassilcz.

Has a deadly poisonous lookalike — see comparison below

Description

A woody climber in the grape family (Vitaceae) found in temperate regions. The plant produces edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Central Asia, Central Europe, Iran, Tajikistan,

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 hissarica

Vitis hissarica

GBIF

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

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

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