"Throughout the centuries, in literature and in art, the grape has been a symbol of revelry and joy, and contributed to many a bacchanalian bash. Our canyon grape is no exception." Thus, Elmore (1976) introduces Vitis arizonica, commonly called Arizona or canyon grape. There's plenty more in the description to delight the plant lover. Canyon grape is a showy plant that enlivens the canyons with its large, brilliant green leaves. Photographed in 2000 along the Big Tubes hike.