North China grape facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North China grape |
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Vitis
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bryoniifolia
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V. b. var. bryoniifolia (autonym) |
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Synonyms for V. b. var. bryoniifolia;
Synon. for V. b. var. ternata;
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The North China grape, known scientifically as Vitis bryoniifolia, is a special kind of climbing vine. It belongs to the grape family and grows naturally in China. In China, people call it ying yu or hua bei pu tao (which means North China grape). The name ying yu translates to "hard jade."
One type of this plant is called ternata. Its full name is Vitis bryoniifolia var. ternata. This name means "three-foliolate" or "three-leaflet ying yu," because of its leaves.
About the North China Grape
The North China grape is a very strong and adaptable plant. It can grow in many different places. This vine is also "polygamo-dioecious." This means that some plants have only male flowers, some have only female flowers, and some might have both. This helps the plant make new seeds.
Where It Grows
You can find Vitis bryoniifolia in many different habitats. It often grows where there are trees, like in forests or shrublands. It also likes fields and valleys, especially along the sides of streams. This grape can grow in both high places (up to 2,500 meters above sea level) and lower areas (around 100 meters above sea level).
Life Cycle and Fruit
The North China grape has a long growing season. Its flowers appear from April to August. After flowering, it starts to grow fruit. The fruit are small, round berries, about 5 to 8 millimeters wide. They are rosy, plum-colored, and ripen from June to October.
This plant is found in many parts of China. It has been reported in 15 of China's provinces and autonomous regions. These include Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and Zhejiang.
