Vitis labrusca

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iVitis labrusca
Concord grapes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Vitales Family: Vitaceae Genus: Vitis Species: V. labrusca
Binomial name
Vitis labrusca L.

Vitis labrusca (Fox grape) is a species of grape native to the eastern United States. It is the source of many grape cultivars, including Concord grapes. It is characteristic of this vine to have tendrils form on every node of the cane (alternated with clusters). This is in contrast to the European wine grape Vitis vinifera. The characteristic "foxy" musk of V. labrusca is best known to most people through the Concord grape.

Important cultivars derived from Vitis labrusca

• Concord grape - largest cultivar, estimated at 80% of labrusca production
• Catawba grape
• Delaware grape
• Niagara grape

Warning

Fox grapes greatly resemble Canadian Moonseed (Menispermum canadense). The berries of Canada moonseed contain poisons, which, if eaten in substantial quantities, are fatal. Before indulging in any wild grape it is advisable to first make sure it is not Menispermum canadense.

[edit] See also

• List of grape varieties

[edit] References

• University of Georgia Grape page.

[edit] External links

• Vitis labrusca at the PLANTS national database
• The common grapes guide at WineMaker.org