Grapevine is a plant in the Vitis family with several species.
The most well-known is Japanese grapevine (Vitus thunberiana), but it can be hard to find in Japan. There are several species like American grapevine (Vitis labrusca) and wild grape vines (wild vine, Vitis rotundifolia).
Grapevine is an evergreen vine or climbing shrub. Its length between 10 and 12 feet, with a large number of thin leaves. Cherry-like fruit has a close resemblance to grapes. In Japan, grape vines are cultivated as an ornamental plant for hanging baskets and trellises.
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