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Common Name(s):	Virginia Creeper, Redtwig Creeper
Species:	Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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Family:	Vitaceae

Longevity:	Perennial

Origin:	Native
Height:	9 m
Flowers:	May - July
Fruits:	Fall
Description:	A high climbing or prostrate woody vine. Widespread on a variety of sites, usually climbing trees or trailing along forest floors. A potential ornamental because of its ability to climb walls and its striking red fall foliage. Although it is sometimes confused with Poison-ivy, Virginia-creeper has 5 to 6 leaflets and does not cause contact dermatitis. However, the fruit is reportedly poisonous and the plant tissues contain microscopic, needle-like crystals that can cause irritation. The fruit is eaten by squirrels and many species of birds.

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