Currant Grape (Vitis cinerea floridana)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Vitis cinerea floridana is a deciduous Climber. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; It can also be used in pies, jellies etc.; The fruit is about 4 - 6mm in diameter and is borne in bunches.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)