Meet Cyphostemma juttae, a member of the grape family (Vitaceae) native to South Africa, known for its bold presence among caudiciform plants. Unlike typical grapevines, this striking plant doesn’t produce climbing tendrils. Instead, it grows with a sturdy, heavy-set shape, eventually reaching a height of about 1 to 2 meters as a small shrub. Its standout feature is its large, serrated-edged leaves that truly give it a classic grape-family look. In season, it produces clusters of red, translucent, grape-like fruit—but do keep in mind, these are toxic and not edible.
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Hardiness | 0℃ / 32℉ |
| Blooming Season | Sp Su Fa Wi |
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IUCN RedList 低危険種
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@Loves_Wheat They are Vitaceae actually, Cyphostemma juttae
Bastard Cobas (Cyphostemma Juttae) Also called wild grape, tree grape and Namibian grape. Found in Namibia and reach up to 6ft. The large shiny leaves tend to fall during winter leaving it looking like a dead stump. Grape-like bunches appear near the end os summer. https://t.co/rn8vtkgOOD
Big ol Cyphostemma juttae in full force in the arid room. This is a caudiciform/pachycaul succulent native to Namibia Also known as the tree Grape, this is related in the grape family, #Vitaceaea however the fruit is poisonous #cyphostemma #cyphostemmajuttae #caudiciform #sfsu https://t.co/drVOzFxEyB
Big ol Cyphostemma juttae full force in the arid room. This is a caudiciform/pachycaul succulent native to Namibia . Also known as the tree Grape, this is related in the grape family, #Vitaceaea however the fruit is poisonous #cyphostemma #cyphostemmajuttae #caudiciform #sfsu https://t.co/4F4YVyRXxK
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