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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

quinquefoliate for ABC Wednesday

This "quinquefolitate" is a Virginia Creeper.  But, a question, is it Parthenocissus quinquefolia or Parthenocissus vitacea?
This  "quinquefolitate" vine is growing on the deck leading to the garden with the Siberian Iris called Snow Queen (unfortunately not yet blooming).  The woods are full of this woody vine that climbs quickly to the top of the tallest trees.  Tarzan would be quite satisfied with it!
If I have not quaffed your desire for the letter q, please visit ABC Wednesday for more.
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17 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMay 11, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Such love green and I love the droplets of water! Great one for the Q Day! Enjoy the rest of your week!

    Sylvia

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  2. photowannabeMay 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Clever use of the letter Q. All that lush green foliage is beautiful.

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  3. Roger Owen GreenMay 11, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Well, that is NOT a word in my vocabulary. well played.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. Kim, USAMay 11, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    This plant looks familiar. Happy Wednesday!

    ABC Wednesday~Q

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  5. HildredMay 11, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Wonderful to learn this new word for Virginia Creeper, - beautiful greens.

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  6. JamaMay 11, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful plants! I have never seen or heard of this plant before.

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  7. Louis la VacheMay 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Indeed, clever use of "Q".
    hmmmm....
    «Louis» has known some creeps from Virginia...

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  8. B SQUAREDMay 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Maybe it's up to Jane to keep it trimmed.

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  9. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Jeepers, creepers, ~Louis~, I hope not on the the Virginia Creeper Trail! (http://www.vacreepertrail.us/

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  10. UnknownMay 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Since she is not a swinger, B2, she does.

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  11. K(Banterings of a Basketcase)May 12, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Love the word! It drew my attention immediately! Thanks for a bit of education today as well :)

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  12. JoyMay 12, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    What a great word and a lovely creeper.

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  13. JayMay 12, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    It's a good question - but I don't know the answer! Does it matter? It's pretty, whatever it is!

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  14. Tumblewords:May 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    I think I'll look into these - beautiful foliage and I've a yearn for a climber or creeper. Nice shot, good information.

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  15. CarolMay 12, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    One of my favorite vines. I love the bright red fall color. I have two, but I do not know whether they are quinquefolia or vitacea. Perhaps one of each.

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  16. LisaFMay 13, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Ahhh, good ol' botanical names. Always good for an unusual word! I didn't know what the name was but recognized the plant immediately. Great red color in the fall.

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  17. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Beautifully taken photograph of a lush green plant with interesting leaf-forms.
    Best wishes,
    Anna

    http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/05/q-as-in-quilts-quartz-abc-wednesday.html

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