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Parthenocissus quinquefolia, known as Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering vine 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.
The flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer, are tubular and trumpet-shaped, typically 1.5–2 inches (3.8–5 cm) long. They exhibit a vibrant orange to reddish-orange hue with yellow throats. Blooming in clusters, they are highly fragrant and serve as an essential nectar source for hummingbirds and bees. [5]
Crassulaceae are generally herbaceous but there are some subshrubs, and relatively few treelike, epiphytic (growing on surface of plants), scandent (vine like) or aquatic plants. [3] [4] Most species are herbaceous leaf succulents, with regular 5 part (pentamerous or fivemerous) flowers, isomerous free carpels and one or two whorls of stamens. [5]
Yes, wisteria vine plants are poisonous to people and pets if they’re chewed or swallowed. Poison Control cautions that the plant can cause mouth pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
A bunch of Akebia fruit growing on a vine in western Washington) Akebia prefers sandy soils with good drainage, and regular watering, though it is drought resistant. [14] In some areas the plant is an invasive species to be avoided. [15] [16] This species is considered hardy in all of the United Kingdom and Europe (down to -15 to -20 °C). [4]
Leaf Base Shape: Semiamplexicaul – the leaf base wraps around the stem, but not completely. Leaf Blade Apex: Acuminate – narrowing to a point (a term used for other structures, too). Acute – with a sharp, rather abrupt ending-point. Acutifolius – with acute leaves. Attenuate – tapering gradually to a narrow end. Leaf Blade Margins:
Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as the jade vine, emerald vine, [2] or turquoise jade vine, [3] is a leguminous vine endemic to the Philippines. It is a popular ornamental plant known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers. Cultivating jade vine requires a tropical environment, making it a ...
The following terms are used to describe leaf morphology in the description and taxonomy of plants. Leaves may be simple (that is, the leaf blade or 'lamina' is undivided) or compound (that is, the leaf blade is divided into two or more leaflets). [1] The edge of the leaf may be regular or irregular, and may be smooth or have hair, bristles, or ...