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Virginia Creeper

for a poison emergency

Virginia Creeper/Woodbine/American Ivy/Five-Leaved Ivy (Parthenocissus Quiquefolia)

Cultivated

Woody vine, leaves are elliptical and occur in groupings of five leaflets with saw-toothed edges. Foliage changes from green in summer to orange in Fall. Planted in gardens as a ground cover or on fences.

Toxicity

Stomach irritant

Berries/Fruits

Clusters of black or blue-black berries on red stems

Flowers

Small, greenish-white to yellowish-green flowers

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