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Identify Vine #186131

Asked May 28, 2014, 2:44 PM EDT

I moved recently and can't find my camera, so I scanned a leaf and some kind of seed pod from a vine growing on my house in N.E. Texas (Henderson County). I've tried for hours to ID this vine on line to no avail and no one at the only nursery close by (Home Depot) seems to know. Most of the leaves are much larger than the one I scanned... about 8" X 10" or larger. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Joe Lockhart  

Smith County Texas

Expert Response

That is Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 28, 2014, 3:09 PM EDT
Thank you so much. Using your info I went to http://www.wildflower.org/ and  saw photos in many colors (maybe the leaves were just turning color in the fall?) and some had bunches of fruit that looked like grapes! Thanks again.
The Question Asker Replied May 28, 2014, 5:02 PM EDT
Yes, that would be fall foliage color which be quite nice if the vines are exposed to sufficient sunlight. It is a prolific seeder, so beware of seedlings popping up in unwanted places.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 28, 2014, 5:06 PM EDT
I'm trying to propagate it through stem cuttings but have not gotten any to root yet. Getting some root stimulator from Amazon today!On the website I mentioned I found this:Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: Berries. Highly Toxic, May be Fatal if Eaten! Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, bloody vomiting and diarrhea, dilated pupils, headache, sweating, weak pulse, drowsiness, twitching of face. Toxic Principle: Oxalic acid and possibly others. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.) Also, the plants tissues contain raphides, which can irritate the skin of some people. It is far less likely to irritate, and less irritating Thanks again. Love your website! 
The Question Asker Replied May 28, 2014, 5:43 PM EDT
It should root very easily. It often roots naturally by ground layering, so you might try that.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 28, 2014, 5:47 PM EDT

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