The vine staff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff was a vinewood rod of about 1 m in length used in the ancient Roman army and navy. It was the mark and tool of the centurion: both as an implement in t
The epitaph of M. Caelius, chief centurion (primus pilus) of the ill-fated 18th Legion. His vine staff breaks the frame and even runs across the inscription.
Vitis is a genus of about 80 species of twining plants in the family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. It is economically important as the source of g
Vine staff
…The vine staff, vine-staff, or centurion's staff (Latin: vitis) was a vinewood rod of about 1 m (3 ft) in length used in the ancient Roman army and navy. It was the mark and tool of the centurion: both as an implement in the…
Vitis californica with grapes
Developing inflorescences of Vitis vinifera
Vitis coignetiae with autumn leaves
'Palatina', a Hungary grape