Family: Grape Family (Vitaceae) Distinctive features: Woody Vine; Tendrils have discs at the end. Similar species:
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus inserta) - Tendrils don't have discs.
Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Indistinguishable parts (petals) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 444 Native/Non-native:
Native Notes:
A vine commonly planted to naturalize fences and to provide fall colour.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: quinquefolia: five-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
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Virginia Creeper flowers are green and inconspicuous.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia),cleaves.