A North American vine, Vitis riparia, producing greenish-white flowers in May or June followed by sour blue-black berries, which are sometimes used for making preserves.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nuttall (1786–1859), botanist.
Definition of June grape in US English:
June grape
noun
North American
A North American vine, Vitis riparia, producing greenish-white flowers in May or June followed by sour blue-black berries, which are sometimes used for making preserves.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nuttall (1786–1859), botanist.