Vitis (genus)
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Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > Plantae (kingdom) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Vitales (order) > Vitaceae (family)
Descripción
Genus containing around 60 species of vining plants, predominantly from the Northern hemisphere and important as the source of grapes. Usually having a woody vine, climbing by means of tendrils (modified branches) and producing juicy fruits in clusters.
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Otros términos
- grape (genus) [en]
- grapevine (genus) [en]
- grapeplant (genus) [en]