Virginia Creeper

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

Key identifying factors:

5 toothly course leaflets; Small whitish/greenish flowers that grow in clusters; Tendrils without disks; bluish/blackberry

Virginia creeper is a North American vine from the grape family. It grows vigorously, has fragrant flowers, and is decorated with blue-colored berries (Newcomb & Morrison, 1989). In the fall the leaves turn a crimson red. It has forked-like tendrils with adhesive pads that make it cling to any surface. It can grow over entire walls, providing shelter and food for wildlife.

Field Guide Used: Newcomb, L. (1989). Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide. Little, Brown, and Company.