Friday, May 24, 2019

Virginia Creeper

Common Names: Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, five-finger, woodbine
Latin Names: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Type: Vine
Origin: Native

Edible: The berries are edible but aren't supposed to taste very good. Other sources say the berries are toxic. The young stalks and the roots can be cooked.

Notes: One of the vines that is trying to take over the edge of the woods. Leaves can turn red in the fall. Some people are sensitive to the sap. Can kill trees with its weight and reducing the sun to the tree.

Virginia creeper (May)
Virginia creeper (May)
Virginia creeper (April)
Virginia creeper (April)

Virginia creeper - green berries (July)

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