Wild Grape Vine Vitis species

Wild Grape Vine Vitis species

Leaf:

	The Wild grape vine has simple leaves that are alternate. Alternate means only one leaf arises from a single point along the stem.
	The leaf edge is saw-like (serrated or toothed) and somewhat hairy on bottom.
	The base of the leaf is heart shape.
	The leaf is four inches wide and four inches long.
	The color of the leaves are green with a yellow hint to it.

Stem:

	The stem of the wild grape becomes woody with age and sheds in strips.
	The vine contains tendrils to aid in climbing.

Flower:

The wild grape has a greenish-yellow flower that grows in clusters.

Fruit:

	The fruit are in clusters, and each berry is 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter.
	The berries when mature are a purplish-black.

Form:

	The wild grape vine can grow over 60 feet in length.
	The vine is circular with an warty, knobby exterior.

Distribution:

The distribution of the wild grape is around the world.

Discussion:

	The fruit from wild grape is used to make wine.
	The essence of the grape seed is used for many things such as food and massage therapy.


	The top left are the leaves. The top right is the stem. The bottom left is the bud.

Location:

Cumberland High School, 1496 IL Route 121, Toledo, IL 62468

GPS Coordinates:

References:

Mohlenbrock, Robert H. Forest Trees of Illinois. Springfield: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Eight Edition.

Morgan, Mark. Wild Grape. n.d. 28 Oct 2004.

Wild Grape. University of Florida. n.d. 28 Oct. 2004.

Msn Maps and Directions.28 Oct. 2004. www.mapblast.com