 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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