Vitis vinifera ‘Terret’
Three grapes are known under the generic name ‘Terret’, ‘Noir’, ‘Gris’ and ‘Blanc’.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Terret Noir’ is figured in Album de Pomologie as ‘Raisin Terret Noir’ [ADP 1847-1850], the illustration used here.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues as ‘Terret’ [Vines for Table Only no.7/1843]. ‘19-1’ is written next to the name in the 1843 and 1845 catalogues. This number, and all similar, is the reference number of the grape in Busby’s collections, in the 1840s held at the Sydney Botanic Garden. In this case it is grape no. 19 of Busby’s first, or private collection.
Notes
Published Jun 23, 2010 - 12:22 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:43 PM
Vitis vinifera ‘Terret Noir’ | Album de Pomologie/1847-1850
| Family | Vitaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably France, Rh?ne valley |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Grape, Table Grape, Wine Grape |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Terret |
| Confidence level | low |
