Parthenocissus quinquefolia (L.) Planch.Virginia Creeper |
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Names and MythsParthenocissus Greek parthenos virgin and cissos ivy quinquefolia five-leaved |
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Natural history / FolkloreGood wildlife food but toxic to humans. Cooking may allow the consumption of young shoots32. Crushed leaves have been used as an insecticide.9 |
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DescriptionFive leaved vine, climbing with tendrils tipped with adhesive disks. Red panicles in autum with bue berries. |
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