A native vine with brilliant fall color. Often mistaken for poison ivy.
§ Quick facts
§ Encyclopedia
Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia creeper, woodbine, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering vine in the grape family Vitaceae.
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§ Identification
Field marks. Climbing vine with 5-leaflet compound leaves; brilliant red autumn color; dark blue-black berries.
Similar species. Poison Ivy (3 leaflets). Boston Ivy (introduced; 3-lobed leaves).
§ Diet & behavior
Diet. N/A — photosynthesis
Behavior. Native climbing vine of eastern forests. Brilliant red fall color; berries eaten by 35+ bird species.
§ Range
Eastern North America
§ Habitat
Forests, edges, structures
§ Threats
Habitat loss.
§ Conservation status
According to the IUCN Red List, the virginia creeper is currently classified as Least Concern.
§ What helps
Plant native Virginia creeper.
§ Further reading
- Wikipedia — Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- www.nwf.org — authoritative profile of Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- iNaturalist · taxon 53074
- IUCN Red List — search for Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- GBIF occurrence records
- Encyclopedia of Life — Parthenocissus quinquefolia
§ Sources cited
- USDA Plants Database
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
