Grape trees, Vitis vinifera L.

Grape is a tall entwined vine belonging to the grape genus in the family Vitaceae. Its berries are oval to oval in shape and mature in shades of purple black or red with a bluish tint. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruiting period is from August to September.

Grape is native to western Asia and southeastern Europe, and is cultivated around the world. Cultivated in various parts of China. Introduced to China during the Western Han Dynasty, it was distributed in various provinces such as Hebei, Henan, and Shanxi in China. Grape prefers warm, dry, and well ventilated environments, enjoys ample sunlight, has a certain degree of cold resistance, and does not have strict requirements for soil quality. It is suitable for growing in loose and fertile sandy soil. The main breeding method is the division method, but it can also be propagated by cuttings.

Grape is regarded as a precious fruit by people and is known as the top of the world's four major fruits. It is not only nutritious, versatile, beautiful in color, fragrant in aroma, and delicious in taste, but also a delicacy among fruits. It can be eaten fresh or used to make wine. Moreover, the fruit, roots, and leaves can be used as medicine, and the whole body is a treasure.