Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus vitacea
Family: Vitaceae
Other Scientific Names:
Psedera vitacea, Parthenocissus inserta
Other Common Names: Woodbine, Thicket Creeper, Grape woodbine, Five-leaved Ivy, False Virginia Creeper
Weed class: monitor list
Year Listed: 2021
Native to: Eastern North America
Is this Weed Toxic?:
Berries may cause skin irritation in humans.
Why Is It a Noxious Weed?
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington. Please contact its sponsor, Loretta Nichols to report locations or for more information.
How would I identify it?
General Description
This is a spreading woody vine that will sprawl across human-made structures, gardens, and up trees.
Flower Description
Loose bunches of small, inconspicuous light, greenish flowers.
Leaf description
5 palmate leaflets, each can grow up to 13cm long and 7cm wide, with toothed edges.
Stem description
Woody vines, that can get up to 20m long, which branch off and end in twining tips.
Fruit Seed Description
Deep blue to black berries on short stalks.
Where does it grow?
Frequently a garden escapee
How Does it Reproduce?
By seed, spread by birds.
How Do I Control It?
Please refer to the PNW Weed Management Handbook, or contact your county noxious weed coordinator.
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