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In the taxonomic system, the grapevine is assigned to the subclass Rosidae (rose plants), the order Vitales (vine plants), the family Vitaceae (vine plants) and the genus Vitis, the grapevines (see Vine systematics). It is a climbing plant that originally climbed up trees. A grapevine can grow to enormous proportions and, in extreme cases, can be over 300 years old.

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Morphology - main organs

The morphology (appearance) of a vine is divided into the main organs

In connection with the annual pruning in winter, it is crucial that the vine consists of a permanent perennial wood framework and annually newly formed annual wood.

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