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Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.

Virginia creeper

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsidaDicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
SubclassRosidaeRoses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
OrderRhamnalesBuckthorns, oleasters, grapes, others
FamilyVitaceaeGrape family
GenusParthenocissusWikipedia: From Greek parthenos, “virgin”, and kissos (Latinized as “cissus”), “ivy;” either because they can form seeds without pollination, or from the English name “Virginia creeper”
Speciesquinquefolia

About plant names...

Virginia creeper is a North American native.

Plants: These woody vines grow aggressively, moving hori­zon­tally across surfaces, or rising vertically to heights of 40′ (12 m).

Leaves: Leaf clusters usually have five leaves, sometimes 3 or 7, with coarsely serrated edges, turning a beautiful shade of red in the fall. Leaves are 3-7″ (7.6-17 cm) long and ¾-2″ (1.9-5 cm) wide.

Flowers: Greenish-white, and inconspicuous.

Fruits: Berries are purplish black, but look as if they have been dipped in powdered sugar, so they appear lighter and powdery. Each berry is about ¼″ (6.3 mm) in diameter. They are borne on short stalks that may be dull or brilliant red.

Poison ivy, another climbing vine, is occasionally confused with Virginia creeper. But poison ivy has leaves in groups of three, while Virginia creeper’s leaf clusters usually include five leaves. Don’t confuse them, because poison ivy causes a miserable rash.

Edibility: Poisonous Skull & Crossbones The bitter-tasting berries contain enough oxalic acid to be poisonous to people, though some birds eat them. The rest of the plant is neither harmful nor edible. Handling the plant may trigger an allergic response.

Online References:

Www.carolinanature.com

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Floridata.com

The Image Archive of Central Texas Plants

Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

9/1/2013 · Trail Near James River, Midlothian, Virginia · ≈ 10 × 15″ (25 × 37 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

5/28/2015 · Bates Land and Blackman Land, Groton Conservation Trust, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 1½ × 1′ (47 × 31 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

7/12/2013 · Wooden Bridge, East Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 2½ × 1½′ (79 × 53 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

7/29/2023 · By Linda K. Phipps

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

6/8/2012 · Squannacook River Wildlife Area, Townsend, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 8 × 5″ (19 × 13 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

9/29/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 14 × 9″ (35 × 23 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

8/26/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 9 × 6″ (22 × 14 cm)

Ampelopsis hederacea (Ehrh.) DC. var. murorum Focke

Ampelopsis latifolia Tausch

Ampelopsis quinquefolia (L.) Michx.

Hedera quinquefolia L.

Parthenocissus hirsuta (Pursh) Graebn.

Parthenocissus inserta (Kern.) Fritsch

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. var. hirsuta (Pursh) Planch.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. var. murorum (Focke) Rehder

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch. var. saintpaulii (Koehne ex Graebn.) Rehder

Psedera quinquefolia (L.) Greene

Psedera quinquefolia (L.) Greene var. murorum (Focke) Rehder

Vitis inserta Kern.

Vitis quinquefolia (L.) Lam.

 

Parthenocissus quinquefolia description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

10/4/2008 · Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Mass­a­chu­setts

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

9/24/2013 · Squannacook River Wildlife Area, Townsend, Mass­a­chu­setts

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

8/4/2009 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Mass­a­chu­setts

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

8/4/2009 · Near Nashoba Hospital, Ayer, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 3½ × 2½′ (116 × 77 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

5/7/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 15 × 10″ (39 × 26 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

10/4/2008 · Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Mass­a­chu­setts

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

9/19/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Hollis, New Hamp­shire · ≈ 4½ × 7″ (11 × 17 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

9/14/2009 · Near Nashoba Hospital, Ayer, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 15 × 10″ (39 × 26 cm) ID is uncertain

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

4/13/2015 · West Lake Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 1½ × 2½′ (53 × 79 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

11/6/2011 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 3½ × 2½″ (9.3 × 6.2 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

5/7/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts · ≈ 15 × 10″ (39 × 26 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

8/27/2014 · Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque, New Mex­ico · ≈ 11 × 7″ (28 × 18 cm)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)

On a strangler fig tree. · 4/14/2015 · Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida

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