GRAPE PLANT

This grape vine, Vitis, is a vigorous, high-powered tendril climber, which can easily cover a house wall if left unchecked, covering it in large, lobed, bright green summer leaves up to 15cm long. The tiny green summer flowers are followed by late summer bunches of small grapes. Flowers are produced in clusters and fruit. The fruit is a berry known as a grape and grows in clusters from the vine.

The fruits (berries) vary in size, shape, and color. Grapes are the most widely produced commercial fruit crop in the world. They are often eaten fresh but can also be processed into jams, and preserves, juices, grape seed oil, grape seed extract, raisins and vinegar.