Wild wine develops dark blue to black berries
In the months of July and August, Wilder Wein forms greenish-white flowers that are arranged in panicles and are quite inconspicuous, which bees and other insects like to fly to. In autumn, small berries develop from it, which are dark blue to black when ripe. Since these have a fairly high sugar content, they will be liked frequented by wasps. For this reason, wild wine should not be used near terraces or similar. ä. be planted.
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Wild wine is only distantly related to fine wine
Of the Wild Wine (Parthenocissus), also known as virgin vine or climbing wall wine, as well as the grapevine (Vitis vinifera) belong to the large family of the grapevine family (Vitaceae), but differ in it Genera. While from a botanical point of view, wild wine belongs to the virgin vines (Parthenocissus), the noble grapevine belongs to the genus of grapevines (Vitis). Thus, the two species are only closely related to each other.
While the fruits of the grapevine - the grapes - are edible, those of the wild wine are considered to be slightly poisonous due to the high content of oxalic acid. Enjoying them can cause symptoms of intoxication such as vomiting, diarrhea and increased urine output. However, the dose makes the poison - a few berries usually cause no or only slight discomfort. Wild wine is not used in naturopathy.
Tips
The berries of the wild wine are particularly suitable for children, but also for pets (e. B. Dogs) dangerous.
