Grapes grow in bunches
(from 6 to 300) on woody, climbing
vines. These fruits come in a variety
of colors, including black, blue,
golden, green, red, white, and purple.
Certain flavonoids present in the
purple grape varieties possess beneficial
actions not seen in the others.
V. vinifera is a deciduous climber
with several stems, tendrils, clusters
of pale, green flowers, and palm-shaped
leaves. In addition to the kinds
of grapes listed above, French hybrid
varieties of grapes exist that were
developed mainly for wine making.
Grapes are native to southern Europe
and western Asia but are cultivated
in warm temperate regions throughout
the world.
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