Bush Grape (Vitis x doaniana)

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

"A named wild variety found by Munson in Willbarger Country, Texas. Stamens reflexed; cluster medium; berry medium, black; season early." Per Munson (see citation): "Plant: Climbing vigorously 15 to 30 feet when among trees, but bushy and ascending when without support...Leaves:...young leaves bearinga dense ashy felt appearing pale bluish in color; color of mature foliage dull dark green; texture thick, dense, leathery.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; It makes an excellent wine.; The fruit is quite small but is carried in bunches and so is easy to harvest.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy or alkaline soils, often by the sides of streams, 1500 - 1800 metres in New Mexico. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)