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Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Shrub-like plant. Hot pink to red stems with small, slightly paler pink fruits. Its berries are toxic and contain oxalic acid.

Habitat:

Near a saltwater pond. This plant is native to the US and Canada.

Reference Links:

Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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