One of the approximately 30 American species or wild grapes with the full botanical name Vitis shuttleworthii Haus. Botanical synonyms include Vitis candicans and Vitis coriacea; a trivial synonym is Caloosa Grape. The vine is found in the southeastern USA, especially in Florida. It has little significance for wine or grape production. Together with the two species Vitis labrusca and Vitis mustangensis, it forms the group Labruscae.
See also this topic under the keywords DNA, Chromosome, Asian grapes, American grapes, Grape systematics and Taxonomy as well as a list of relevant keywords under Vine area and Wine grape.
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