Vitis girdiana - Southern California Grape, Desert Wild Grape (Plant) poster Attractive flowers and edible berries

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Vitis girdiana - Southern California Grape, Desert Wild Grape (Plant) poster Attractive flowers and edible berriesGreat for a sturdy arbor or fence. Provides dense cover for wildlife in summer. Likes water but very drought tolerant once established. Flowers are strongly scented. Edible purple fruit ripens in late summer. Caution: Fruit is toxic to dogs. Plant Characteristics Family Name Vitaceae Species Name Vitis girdiana Common Name Southern California Grape, Desert Wild Grape Plant Type Vine Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water