




Vitis californica
The California wild grape is a climbing plant that grows on trees and fences. Its small, sweet grapes are loved by birds and other animals, making it a fun plant to spot in nature!
Habitat: Forests
The California wild grape is a vigorous woody vine with large, deeply lobed leaves that turn brilliant red and orange in fall. It produces small, dark purple-black grapes in clusters, distinct from cultivated varieties by their smaller size and tart flavor.





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Danger
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Believe it or not, this wild grape helped create some grapes you eat today!
Its strong vines were used by Native Americans for baskets and rope!
Some California wild grape vines can live for over 100 years!
Though tart, its grapes make delicious jelly, pies, and even wine!
California wild grape has deep roots that help it survive dry California summers by finding water underground.
California wild grape can rapidly grow over other plants, helping it dominate sunny clearings and riverbanks.
California wild grape has edible fruit and dense foliage, providing vital food and shelter for many local animals.

Turdus migratorius
feasts on its ripe berries
Didelphis virginiana
consumes its sweet grapes
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar from its flowers
Troglodytes aedon
builds nests in its dense vines
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't eat wild grapes unless an adult says it's safe!
100-2000 cm
300-10000 cm
0.2-0.5 cm
Late spring to early summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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