Native Virginia creeper vine confirmed growing in Talladega, Alabama
iNaturalist: sternotherusjoe
Native Plants
If you spot a five-leaflet vine climbing a fence or tree trunk in the Southeast this fall, it's likely this native plant turning brilliant red, a food source for birds rather than a threat to your yard.
Someone out exploring in Talladega, Alabama spotted and documented a Virginia creeper vine, and the sighting got verified by other naturalists as accurate. Virginia creeper is a native North American vine often confused with poison ivy, but it has five leaflets instead of three and turns a striking red in autumn. These citizen science records help scientists track where native plants actually grow and how their ranges might be shifting over time.
Key Findings
Observation classified as research-grade on iNaturalist, meaning community identification consensus confirmed the species
Location recorded as Talladega, AL 35160, USA
Species identified: Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper), a vine native to eastern and central North America
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A birdwatcher or hiker in Talladega, Alabama confirmed a verified sighting of Virginia creeper, a common native vine, adding useful location data to a public species-tracking database.
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Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) observed in Talladega, AL 35160, USA
Research-grade observation of Virginia creeper in Talladega, AL 35160, USA.
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia creeper, woodbine, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering vine in the grape family Vitaceae.