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What is a grape?

grape, (genus Vitis ), genus of about 60 to 80 species of vining plants in the family Vitaceae, native to the north temperate zone, including varieties that may be eaten as table fruit, dried to produce raisins, or crushed to make grape juice or wine.

What are the different types of grapes?

All types of grapes come in a variety of colors. While red, black and green grapes are the most commonly consumed color varieties in the United States, other types include amber/yellow, blue-black, crimson, pink and purple. White grapes may be a term that you’re familiar with, but they’re actually green in color.

How old are grapes?

Fossilized grape leaves, stem pieces, and seeds unearthed from Neogene and Paleogene deposits (about 2.58–66 million years old) in the Northern Hemisphere indicate the long existence and wide distribution of members of the genus. Grape cultivation, or viticulture, is nearly as old as civilization.

Where do grapes grow?

Grapes grow on grapevines with the species name Vitis vinifera and belong to the family called Vitacea. This family comprises about 60 inter-fertile wild Vitis species found throughout Asia, North America and Europe. They grow best in subtropical, Mediterranean and continental–temperate climatic conditions.