TrailLeadr
Rhode Island
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| Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:08 pm Post subject: Tall thin vine with star shaped leaves |
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Hi all, A few days ago I noticed as I was trimming my hedges that there was a new vine growing up from the ground just at the perimeter of the hedge.
The vine itself was a pale green with star shaped leaves spaced pretty evenly apart from each other about 3 to 4 inches. Unfortunately I had already cut the base of the vine before I realized it was there. So I don't have a picture of it. I know in time it will grow back, but I'm not sure how long.
I also noticed (if this matters) within about 1 minute of the vine being cut the vine and leaves started to noticeably wilt.
So anyone have any ideas? If it starts to sprout again and shows any leaves I will promptly take a picture and post it here.
Thanks in advance,
Patrick
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:37 am Post subject: |
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Mmmm hard to say without a photograph. Maybe a young Virginia creeper or five-leaved ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia.)
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TrailLeadr
Rhode Island
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:23 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply Eileen.
After looking at the Parthenocissus quinquefolia on google, I'd have to say that's not it.
The leaf looks a lot more like a maple, but in a star shape.
I completely understand not being able to say without seeing a pic. I'll see if maybe there's some other's around the neighborhood I can photograph. 
Edit:
I actually found a juvenile leaf on a small vine nearby.
2 pics. One with the dead leaves (they died off fast) showing the spacing of leaves between each, the second is the young leaf. Near the stem the 2 points aren't very pronounced, but as the leaf gets bigger the points extend more. The young leaf is about 1-1/2 inches from the base of the stem to the tip of the farthest point.
moderator's note: added photos from album to post
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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It looks like a wild Cucumber vine.
[url]ontariowildflowers.com/main/species.php?id=1[url]
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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It sure looks like the Virginia Creeper to me.
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TulsaRose
Tulsa OK
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Netty...Bur Cucumber (Echinocystis lobata)
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TrailLeadr
Rhode Island
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you all so much.
The birds must really think my yard needs more variety. I can't figure any other way for something so out of place to end up there. 
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