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I have this creeping vine that's been overtaking an area of my lot. My neighbor says it's a poisonous plant. Comparing these to the web, I can't find a sure match to anything poisonous, such as oak, ivy, sumac. Can anyone identify what it might be? I don't think it's poisonous, but I want to make sure before I dig in. I really don't want to test it otherwise.
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Some literature suggests that Virginia Creeper is not poisonous, but the sap of the plant contains oxalate crystals and can cause skin irritation and rashes in some people.
Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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Yes, it is Virginia Creeper. It breaks me out much the same as poison ivy. Have seen variegated ones sold at garden centers.PPP
Eatonton, GA zone 7b/8aComment
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They see them everywhere here, I had it on my lot, took 8 years to eradicate it and I still find seedlings that either the birds or squirrels deposit for me. At least seedlings are easy to get rid of.Last edited by COGardener; 05-05-2015, 10:07 AM.Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
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You all are great. Thank you!
If it's like poison ivy/oak, I assume the wood still contains the irritating oil during the winter while it's dormant, right? I really don't mind it growing at this area, but if I have to trim it away from my driveway, I guess I'll snip it, then disinfect the shears.Frank ~ zone 7a VAComment
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It grows all around here, I rip it out with my bare hands constantly. I'm sensitive to Poison Ivy but I never have had a problem with Virginia Creeper.Calvin, Wish list is to finish working on the new house, someday.
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Supposedly not the same oil as poison ivy, irritates many people. Snipping it will do no good, it will grow back. Spray it or pull it up by grabbing the base of the vine with pliers.PPP
Eatonton, GA zone 7b/8aComment
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It's in the same family as grapes. Vitaceae.
It can grow up the sides of buildings, so be careful. There was a church in town whose walls were covered. It was more charming than destructive.
Taken to the extreme however....
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