Description
The wild grape vine is a good climber because of its forking tendrils. Most grape vines have green leaves that are deeply lobed. The very small white flowers form elongated clusters that can be up to 4 inches long. The fruits are dark blue or purple and occur in hanging bunches.
Where To Find
Wild grape vines are found in temperate, tropical and dessert regions throughout the world. Look for them in fence rows, along roadsides, forest edges, hardwood forests and river banks
What And How To Eat
The edible part are the ripe grapes and leaves. They can be used as snack or you can make juice from them. The leaves can be used in salad or cooked with other food.
Warning: Do not eat grapelike fruits that have only one seed. The Menispermum canadense (common moonseed) is poisonous.
Medicinal Use