Family: Vitaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 203 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Vitis
Vegetable: False
Observations: SE. Canada to E. U.S.A.
Description
The Fox grape, scientifically known as Vitis labrusca, is a notable species that belongs to the Vitaceae family. This plant is indigenous to the southeastern regions of Canada and a substantial portion of the eastern United States. First described in 1753 by the eminent botanist Carl Linnaeus, Fox grape has since played a crucial role in both the natural ecosystem and human cultivation practices.
Characterized by its sturdy, woody vines, Fox grape thrives in temperate climates and typically prefers rich, well-drained soils, although it can also adapt to less ideal conditions. Its deciduous leaves are large, heart-shaped, and often slightly fuzzy, providing an appealingly lush canopy. During the growing season, these vines can produce an abundance of clusters of small, greenish-white flowers, which later give way to the grapes. The fruit, ranging in color from dark purple to black when ripe, is noted for its robust, slightly musky flavor—a feature that has made it a favorite for both eating fresh and winemaking.
In addition to its culinary uses, Fox grape holds ecological significance. It provides food and habitat for various wildlife species including birds and small mammals. Its vigorous growth habit aids in preventing soil erosion and promotes biodiversity in its native habitats.
Moreover, Vitis labrusca has had a substantial impact on horticulture. It has been used extensively in hybridization with other Vitis species, contributing valuable traits such as disease resistance and cold hardiness to cultivated grape varieties. Notably, the Concord grape, a popular variety derived from Vitis labrusca, underscores the plant’s importance in the agricultural industry.
Overall, the Fox grape stands as a versatile and resilient species, deeply embedded in both natural ecosystems and human agricultural practices.
Common Names
Eng: concord grape, fox grape, skunk grape, northern fox grape
Deu: fuchs-weinrebe, fuchsrebe, isabellarebe, nördliche fuchs-rebe
Fra: vigne américaine, vigne des chats, vigne-framboisier, vigne cotonneuse, vigne isabelle, vigne lambruche, vigne framboisier
Ita: vite americana
Por: isabela, uva, uva-americana, videira
Spa: labrusca, parra brava, parrón, vid silvestre
Swe: labruskavin
Hun: rókaszőlő
En: Fox grape, Skunk grape, Concord grape, Grape, Northern fox grape, Foxgrape
Ar: كرمة شفوية
Be: Вінаград Ізабела
Ca: Llambrusca
Zh: 美洲葡萄
Cs: Réva americká
Da: Amerikansk Vin
Eo: Labruska vito
Fi: Ojukkaviini
Fr: Vigne cotonneuse, Vigne isabelle, Vigne américaine, Vigne des chats, Vigne-framboisier, Vigne lambruche, Vigne framboisier, Lambrusque
De: Isabellarebe, Fuchsrebe, Fuchs-Weinrebe, Nördliche Fuchs-Rebe, Amerikaner-Rebe, Labruska-Weinrebe, Tessiner Rebe
Hu: Rókaszőlő
Ga: Fíniúin shionnachúil
It: Uva fragola, Vite americana
Ko: 미국포도
Lt: Gauruotasis vynmedis
Fa: انگور روباه
Pl: Winorośl lisia
Pt: Isabela, Uva, Uva-americana, Videira
Es: Labrusca, Vid silvestre, Parrón, Parra brava
Sv: Labruskavin
Zh-tw: 美洲葡萄
Synonyms
- Vitis obliqua (Raf.)
- Vitis labruscoides (Muhl. & Raf.)
- Vitis rugosa (Raf.)
- Vitis ferruginea (Raf.)
- Vitis labrusca foliis-purpureis (Paul)
- Vitis palmata (Leconte)
- Vitis tenuifolia (Leconte)
- Vitis labrusca var. subedentata (Fernald)
- Vitis labrusca var. macrophylla (Demcker)
- Vitis blanda (Raf.)
- Vitis labrusca var. rosea (W.R.Prince)
- Vitis catawba (K.Koch)
- Vitis taurina (Walter)
- Vitis vinifera var. labrusca ((L.) Kuntze)
- Vitis occidentalis (W.Bartram)
- Vitis rufa (Raf.)
- Vitis luteola (Raf.)
- Vitis ciliata (Raf.)
- Vitis cana (Raf.)
- Vitis labrusca var. catawba (W.R.Prince)
- Vitis labrusca f. alba ((Prince) Fernald)
- Vitis labrusca var. dissecta (Demcker)
- Vitis bracteata (Raf.)
- Vitis labrusca var. alba (W.R.Prince)
- Vitis labrusca var. eisingburgensis (W.R.Prince)
- Vitis labrusca var. labruscoides (Eaton)
- Vitis canina (Raf.)
- Vitis digitata (Raf.)
- Vitis latifolia (Raf.)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Maine (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Albania (introduced)
- Austria (introduced)
- Azores (introduced)
- Corse (introduced)
- East European Russia (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- Illinois (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Madeira (introduced)
- Portugal (introduced)
- Sardegna (introduced)
- Sicilia (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Tadzhikistan (introduced)
- Turkey (introduced)
- Turkmenistan (introduced)
- Ukraine (introduced)
- Uzbekistan (introduced)
- Vietnam (introduced)
Additional Images
Fruit
Taken Sep 29, 2021 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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Taken Sep 15, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Marie PAGNIER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 8, 2020 by Marianne E. (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 29, 2021 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
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Habit
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Bark
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Taken Sep 15, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Marie PAGNIER (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Sep 15, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Marie PAGNIER (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 15, 2014 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5372424)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307691-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Vitis labrusca L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Vine
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.0
Ph minimum: 6.5
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 7
Soil nutriments: 6