Virginia Creeper is a native woody vine that climbs trees, walls, and fences with tendrils tipped with adhesive discs. In autumn, the five-part leaves turn a spectacular crimson-red. Its small blue-black berries are an important food for many birds, particularly during fall migration. The berries contain oxalic acid and can cause stomach upset in humans.
Habitat
Forest edges, roadsides, and disturbed areas across eastern North America
Diet
Berries eaten by over 35 bird species including thrushes, woodpeckers, and warblers
How common
Common
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