Asked on Jul 11, 2016
Can anyone identify this vine?
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Sharolyn T
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I have a vine that grows on our chain-link fence here on our East Texas property. It was already growing when we moved here. It is a pretty vine and spreads easily and kinda stinky when cut. I have looked up vines on the internet and haven't found this one. Thank you helping me with this!!
It grows thick.
The buds are white but never really open, they just become tiny green balls.
It has tendrils like grape vines.
It has spread all along our chain-link fence.
13 answers
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It looks like what we call a porcelain vine. If it has little grape like clusters of balls that turn different colors, that's it. Very beautiful, and bees love it. But, it spreads like a weed. http://vnps.org/unwanted-unloved-porcelain-berry/
Terri Hancock
on Jul 11, 2016
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I think Terry Hancock is correct. Google "images of porcelain vine" and you will see. It also comes in variegated.
Resa Silha
on Jul 11, 2016
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You will also want to google Oriental Bittersweet Vines. Very invasive. One variety has multicolored clusters of balls that birds eat and spread to other areas!
Edward
on Jul 11, 2016
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Don't believe it's the oriental bittersweet; google images for that, and they're very different leaves. And it's not quite like the porcelain vine either. I'm intrigued.
Linda B
on Jul 12, 2016
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One of the plant experts on the Plant ID group on FB says this is Cissus trifoliata - Cow Itch Vine. You can google it to learn all about it.
Linda B
on Jul 12, 2016
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Agreeing with Terri and Resa, it is a porcelain vine.
Pandalana Williams
on Jul 12, 2016
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I have a feeling it might be a weed - here is some info - https://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiYkpuere7NAhVX5mMKHUzzAysQjxwIAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffldpi.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F03%2F&psig=AFQjCNFakRHdRpSoAgikeWnbxUV96HgDgQ&ust=1468427425119099
Danielle Brault
on Jul 12, 2016
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It is a type of Muscadine plant/vine
Avp2907774
on Jul 12, 2016
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Whatever it it, looks like it could become a problem, taking over.
DORLIS
on Jul 13, 2016
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If it is porcelain vine and you like feeding birds, they love the berries. Here's another brief article. The leaves and clusters look more like your photos. http://vnps.org/unwanted-unloved-porcelain-berry/ It's a great vine for privacy. It spreads quickly and the berries are very beautiful. It is, however, invasive. I removed one from the side of a porch 15 years ago, where the previous owners had let it get out of control. I'm still pulling up stray vines from my yard.
Terri Hancock
on Jul 14, 2016
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Wow everyone! I had no idea about any of these plant names you have provided!! Grape ivy, Possum grape, Cow-itch vine, Sorrelvine, Arizona grape ivy, porcelain vine...whoa...I'm so glad I asked about this plant, I've enjoyed looking up all the websites you included in your answers. I just love 'Hometalk members' you are so willing to help out with advice or things like plants we have no idea about! Thank you all so much!! After looking at all the photos and info, I'm pretty sure my plant is one of these in the 'cow itch'/wild grape family. I never did find if these are safe to eat or not, tho the birds like the tiny fruit. Again...thank you for taking time to answer my question!
Sharolyn T
on Jul 15, 2016
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Honestly, ladies, a botanist provided the ID that I shared earlier. You can trust his identification of the plant as Cissus trifoliata, no matter the common name. It's NOT a grape, and it's NOT porcelain vine.
Linda B
on Jul 15, 2016
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Wow, allllrightythen.
Pandalana Williams
on Jul 16, 2016
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