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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 w r ild 

 grape of the United States. Other names for it are: uva, uva de 

 monte, parra cimarrona, bejuco de agua. 



