. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region. Plants, Edible; Poisonous plants; Botany. 69 Specific "Substitute Water" Vines. 54. Wild Grape Vitis tiliifolia The small wild grapes are edible but very sour. Of more importance is the fact that the thick stems may be tapped for their abundant sap which constitutes a rather satisfactory and perfectly safe substitute for water. This vine is common in Central America and the West Indies, particularly in bushy places or forests. The fruit is almost exactly like the wrild grape of the United States. Other names for it are: uva, uva

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. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region. Plants, Edible; Poisonous plants; Botany. 69 Specific "Substitute Water" Vines. 54. Wild Grape Vitis tiliifolia The small wild grapes are edible but very sour. Of more importance is the fact that the thick stems may be tapped for their abundant sap which constitutes a rather satisfactory and perfectly safe substitute for water. This vine is common in Central America and the West Indies, particularly in bushy places or forests. The fruit is almost exactly like the wrild grape of the United States. Other names for it are: uva, uva de monte, parra cimarrona, bejuco de Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Dahlgren, Bror Eric, 1877-; Standley, Paul Carpenter, 1884-1963; United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Washington, U. S. Govt. print. off.

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