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 Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 444    Native/Non-native: Native Notes: A vine commonly planted to naturalize fences and to provide fall colour. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: quinquefolia: five-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 92 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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