grape

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


called also Native Grape. An Australian fruit tree, Vitis hypoglauca, F. v. M., N.O. Viniferae; called Gippsland Grape in Victoria.

1889. J. H. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 66:

«Native grape; Gippsland grape. This evergreen climber yieldsblack edible fruits of the size of cherries. This grape wouldperhaps be greatly improved by culture. (Mueller.)»

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