Vitis flexuosa (Vitis parvifolia)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vitis parvifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 8 m (26ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; The fruit is about 7mm in diameter and is carried in bunches.; Some forms of this plant have edible leaves - it is unlikely that the leaves of any forms are poisonous, but perhaps some are more palatable than others.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands in hills and mountains of C. and S. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)