Island Insights | Life on Kiawah Island

June 22nd, 2009

Abundant Food

Nature | Wildlife



Abundant Food

During the fall, many of our native plant species bear fruits, berries, and acorns that wildlife depend on to gain important nutrients for the upcoming winter. One outstanding example is the wild grape or muscadine. These purple fruits can be seen all over the Island from August through October. Not only are they a great source of energy for deer, gray foxes, and raccoons, but if you can beat the wildlife to them, they make excellent jellies, sauces, and even wine. If you have muscadine vines on your property, try to avoid pruning them. They do not harm the trees and shrubs that they use as support, they produce beautiful purple grapes, and they offer tremendous value to wildlife.

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