Are Wild Muscadine Grapes Safe to Eat? A Comprehensive Forager's Guide
                                
                                
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                                Wild muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are a native Southern US fruit known to contain significantly more antioxidant power than many other grape varieties. While these nutrient-dense berries are perfectly safe to eat, proper identification is the most critical step for any aspiring forager, as they can be confused with a few toxic lookalikes.