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Vitis beta

Grape 'Beta' (Vitis hybrid)

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

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Description

A hybrid grapevine in the Vitaceae family producing blue fruit in clusters, adapted to temperate climates.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten fresh.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

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

Grape 'Beta' (Vitis hybrid)

Vitis beta

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

Grape 'Beta' (Vitis hybrid): Vine with tendrils, round seeds, leaf stem at edge of leaf, bark that peels.

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