Parthenocissus
Botanical name: Parthenocissus
Parthenocissus
Botanical name: Parthenocissus
Description
Parthenocissus make up a genus of climbing vines in the grape family. The stems feature one to seven leaves, and the number of leaves helps to identify the particular species. These are unique plants in that they can form seeds without the pollination of flowers. Parthenocissus are often grown as ornamentals for their foliage that changes color dramatically throughout the year.
Species of Parthenocissus
Parthenocissus laetevirens
Parthenocissus laetevirens make up a genus of climbing vines in the grape family. The stems feature one to seven leaves, and the number of leaves helps to identify the particular species. These are unique plants in that they can form seeds without the pollination of flowers. Parthenocissus laetevirens are often grown as ornamentals for their foliage that changes color dramatically throughout the year.
Boston ivy
Boston ivy is not ivy at all but is a member of the Vitaceae family. This means that it is less damaging than traditional ivy; its tendrils do not exploit weaknesses in masonry but attach to structures via sticky pads. The leaves of boston ivy are glossy and green in summer and mature to beautiful scarlet or crimson in the fall.
Virginia creeper
The virginia creeper is a North American vine from the grape family that has it all - vigorous growth, fragrant flowers, decorative blue-colored berries, and leaves that turn crimson in the fall. Using small forked tendrils with adhesive pads, the virginia creeper will cling strongly to almost all surfaces. It can grow over entire walls, providing shelter and food for wildlife.
Boston ivy 'Veitchii'
Boston ivy 'Veitchii' make up a genus of climbing vines in the grape family. The stems feature one to seven leaves, and the number of leaves helps to identify the particular species. These are unique plants in that they can form seeds without the pollination of flowers. Boston ivy 'Veitchii' are often grown as ornamentals for their foliage that changes color dramatically throughout the year.
Woodbine
Woodbine (Parthenocissus vitacea) is a plant species native to the United States. This plant species attracts tumbling flower beetles and sweat bees. These insects collect pollen from its flowers.
Diverse-leaved creeper
Diverse-leaved creeper make up a genus of climbing vines in the grape family. The stems feature one to seven leaves, and the number of leaves helps to identify the particular species. These are unique plants in that they can form seeds without the pollination of flowers. Diverse-leaved creeper are often grown as ornamentals for their foliage that changes color dramatically throughout the year.
Silvervein creeper
Silvervein creeper is a vigorous deciduous climber that is self-clinging and can attach to garden walls or trees. Its leaves are one of its most attractive qualities, as they have three to five leaflets with gorgeous silver veins running through them. The leaves have deep burgundy undersides and are sometimes flushed with purple.
Sevenleaf creeper
Sevenleaf creeper make up a genus of climbing vines in the grape family. The stems feature one to seven leaves, and the number of leaves helps to identify the particular species. These are unique plants in that they can form seeds without the pollination of flowers. Sevenleaf creeper are often grown as ornamentals for their foliage that changes color dramatically throughout the year.
Scientific Classification
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