Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Family: Grape Family (Vitaceae)

Distinctive features: Woody Vine; Tendrils have discs at the end.

Similar species:
  •   Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus inserta) - Tendrils don't have discs.

Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown;  Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 444   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: quinquefolia: five-leaved

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs

Photographs: 92 photographs available.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Range map for Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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