}'. Munsoniana is rarely found north of Central Florida, but in all Southern Florida it is 

 by far the most abundant species. It grows equally well in various locations and soils in South 

 Florida from near streams to the poorest pine soils, though found chiefly in rich woods. It is 

 not found native in pine lands until it is cleared and cultivated, when it springs up along fences, 

 etc., where birds drop the seeds, hence called "Bird Grape," J. H. Simpson. It has grown and 

 borne well here at Denison, Texas, several years, proving nearly as hardy as V. rotundifolia. 



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