Vitis (grapevine) is a genus of 81 accepted species of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. It is economically important as the source of grapes, both for direct consumption of the fruit and for fermentation to produce wine. The study and cultivation of grapevines is called viticulture.
Vitis
Developing inflorescences of Vitis vinifera
Vitis coignetiae with autumn leaves
'Palatina', a Hungary grape
The Vitaceae are a family of flowering plants, with 14 genera and around 910 known species, including common plants such as grapevines and Virginia creeper. The family name is derived from the genus Vitis.
Vitaceae
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla
Tetrastigma leucostaphylum
Cissus nodosa