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Vitis vinifera

Grape

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Common names

67 names · 38 languages
EnglishYour language
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  • wine grape[2]
Other languages (37)
Dutch
  • Druif
  • Wijnstok[2]
  • Wijstok
French
  • Raisin
  • Vigne[1]
  • Vigne d'Europe[2]
Afrikaans
  • Rooiwingerdstok[2]
Arabic
  • الكرمة[2]
  • دالية[2]
  • دوالي[2]
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  • عنب[2]
  • عنب أبيض[2]
  • عنب عاجي[2]
  • كرم[2]
  • كرمة نبيذية[2]
Bulgarian
  • Винена лоза[2]
Bunun
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • réva vinná[2]
Danish
  • Almindelig Vin[2]
Estonian
  • harilik viinapuu[2]
Finnish
  • aitoviiniköynnös[2]
German
Greek
  • Αμπέλι[2]
Hebrew
  • גפן היין[2]
Hungarian
  • bortermő szőlő[2]
  • kerti szőlő[2]
Italian
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  • Vite eurasiatica[2]
Japanese
  • ブドウ[2]
  • ヨーロッパブドウ[2]
Korean
Lithuanian
  • Tikrasis vynmedis[2]
Norwegian
Otomi
Polish
  • Winorośl winna[2]
  • Winorośl właściwa[2]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Виноград культурный[2]
  • Виноград обыкновенный[2]
Serbian
  • Европска винова лоза[2]
Sinhala
  • මිදි[2]
Slovak
  • vinič hroznorodý[2]
Slovenian
  • vinska trta[2]
Spanish
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Swedish
Tagalog
Tigrinya
  • ወይኒ [weyni][2]
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Виноград звичайний[2]
  • Виноград справжній[2]
Zapoteco
  • yaga-bicholi[2]
Sources & name notes (2)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Vitis vinifera L. ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Grape (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166333; taxon 5BM7B.
  • Parra — VernacularName.tsv, line 166334; taxon 5BM7B.
  • Uva (ES) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166335; taxon 5BM7B.
  • Vigne (FR) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166336; taxon 5BM7B.
  • Weinrebe (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 166337; taxon 5BM7B.
[2] Vitis vinifera — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • wine grape — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • obshi — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vid — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • yaga-bicholi — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Parra — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Viña — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vinha — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Videira — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • common grape — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Weinrebe — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vigne d'Europe — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vinya — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Parreira — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • réva vinná — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Wijnstok — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Grape Vine — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • vinranke — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Виноград культурный — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • 포도 — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • aitoviiniköynnös — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Almindelig Vin — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • vin — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • ヨーロッパブドウ — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • ブドウ — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • harilik viinapuu — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Uva — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Tikrasis vynmedis — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • 葡萄 — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • buzuu — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • මිදි — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vite comune — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vite — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Vite eurasiatica — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Uva — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Rooiwingerdstok — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • üzüm — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • 葡萄 — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Αμπέλι — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • vinska trta — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • كرمة نبيذية — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Виноград звичайний — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • vinič hroznorodý — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • 酿酒葡萄 — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Asma — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Winorośl właściwa — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Виноград справжній — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • bortermő szőlő — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • kerti szőlő — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Winorośl winna — results[0].names[49]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • גפן היין — results[0].names[50]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • دوالي — results[0].names[51]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • كرم — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • دالية — results[0].names[53]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • عنب — results[0].names[54]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • عنب أبيض — results[0].names[55]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • الكرمة — results[0].names[56]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • عنب عاجي — results[0].names[57]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • ወይኒ [weyni] — results[0].names[58]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Европска винова лоза — results[0].names[59]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Ubas — results[0].names[60]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Виноград обыкновенный — results[0].names[61]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.
  • Винена лоза — results[0].names[62]; taxon id 79519; Vitis vinifera.

General information

Scientific name: Vitis vinifera
Accepted name (Kew): Vitis vinifera L. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Vitaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Vitis (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Grape
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Climber
Catalogue size class: Medium
Height: 15.00 m
Spread: - m
Growth rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Sources [3]
Growth habit: Climbing

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [3]
Life cycle: Perennial
Sources [3]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [3]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally Dry

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [3]
Soil:
Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand
Sources [3]
pH:
Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Sources [3]
Light:
Full sun
Sources [3]

Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves, Flowers, Fruit, Oil
Edibility rating:
(5)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
Dye, Oil, Fragrant

Description

Fruits from this plant can be eaten both fresh and dried, and are known as currants, raisins, and grapes. There are different types of dried fruit that come from various varieties of this plant. The fresh fruit is ripe, sweet, juicy, and flavorful. The juice of the fruit can be concentrated and used as a sweetener or even in winemaking. The leaves of the plant can be cooked, and young leaves are popular for wrapping food before it is baked, which adds a pleasant flavor. Both the young tendrils and the flower clusters can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds of the plant can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. An edible oil is also extracted from the seeds, which resembles sunflower oil, but it must be refined before it can be consumed. The sap of the plant is drunk as a beverage due to its sweet taste. Harvesting the sap should be done in moderation, as excessive harvesting can weaken the plant. Cream of tartar, a crystalline salt also known as potassium bitartrate, is obtained from the residue of pressed grapes and sediment from wine casks. This salt is used in the making of baking powder.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 188029; name ID 2456523; Vitis L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 188671; name ID 2457006; Vitis vinifera L..

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Vitis vinifera

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 1468939, ID 5BM7B: Vitis vinifera L. (accepted).

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  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Vitis vinifera — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: FoliageGrowth habitLife cycleLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pHUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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