Vitis mustangensis
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| Vitis mustangensis Buckley |
Vitis mustangensis is a variety of grape also known as the Mustang Grape. It grows fruit in small clusters of hard green berries, that when ripe become soft 3/4 inch dark purple berries in August-September. The fruit can be potentially irritating to the skin when picked or eaten. It is mildly unpleasant to eat because of its bitterness and high acidity content. It has a thick outer layer of flesh and on average contains four seeds. The vine itself is recognized by the white velvet-like underside of the leaves, and often covers small trees, shrubs, fences and other objects that it grows near. Grows predominantly in central to east Texas.
