What kind of vine is thus? - Ask Extension
Hello...
Everybody I know that has come in contact with this
Vine gets a rash (worse than poison Ivy). Can you tell
me what it is?
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What kind of vine is thus? #186347
Asked May 29, 2014, 9:33 AM EDT
Hello...
Everybody I know that has come in contact with this
Vine gets a rash (worse than poison Ivy). Can you tell
me what it is?
Frederick County Virginia
Expert Response
Hello,
Without flowers it is hard to make a positive
identification. From your photo, the
vine appears to have alternate leaves.
There are a couple of possibilities that the vine could be – Bigroot morning
glory (Ipomoea pundurata, has alternate
leaves so seems to be the best possibility) or Honeyvine milkweed (Cynanchum laeve, has opposite leaves,
but the leaves on your vine look very similar to this). If you do an internet
search you can retrieve photos and information on both of these plants. If you can take photos of the plant when it
has flowers, I would have a much better chance for positive
identification. Please contact me if I
can be of further assistance.
Debbie
