Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

"Parthenocissus quinquefolia", known as Virginia creeper, is a species of flowering plant in the grape family, Vitaceae. It is native to eastern and central North America, from southeastern Canada and the eastern United States west to Manitoba and Utah, and south to eastern Mexico and Guatemala.
Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia The leaves turn a brilliant red in autumn. Habitat: Forest edge Fall,Geotagged,Parthenocissus,Parthenocissus quinquefolia,United States,Virginia creeper,red

Appearance

"Parthenocissus quinquefolia" is a prolific deciduous climber, reaching heights of 20–30 m in the wild. It climbs smooth surfaces using small forked tendrils tipped with small strongly adhesive pads 5 mm in size.
Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia Habitat: Forest edge Geotagged,Parthenocissus,Parthenocissus quinquefolia,Summer,United States,Virginia creeper

Naming

The name "Virginia creeper", referring to one of its native locations, is also used for the whole genus "Parthenocissus", and for other species within the genus. The name "Parthenocissus" is from the Greek literally meaning "virgin ivy", and may derive from the common English name of this species.
Flame on Native to eastern and central North America, seen here in Hamilton Botanical Gardens, New Zealand - a most beautiful autumnal show from Virginia creeper, covering one of the buildings in the Italian Renaissance garden. Fall,Geotagged,New Zealand,Parthenocissus quinquefolia,Virginia creeper,Vitaceae,Vitales,autumn,botany,plant,red,vine

Uses

"Parthenocissus quinquefolia" is grown as an ornamental plant, because of its ability to rapidly cover walls and buildings, and its deep red to burgundy fall foliage.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderVitales
FamilyVitaceae
GenusParthenocissus
SpeciesP. quinquefolia
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New Zealand
United States of America