Flower ID: IMG_2106.JPG-06-29-2022 Flower name (scientific): Parthenocissus inserta (Anton Joseph Kerner) Fritsch PY: 1922. Pronunciation guide: (phonetic spelling) par-then-oh-SIS-us (or par-thee-no-SIS-us or parth-en-oh-SIS-us) in-SIR-tuh Flower name (common): Woodbine Family name (common): Grape Family name (scientific): Vitaceae Scientific name origin: Genus: From the Greek parthenos meaning virgin and kissos meaning ivy, hence virgin ivy, refers to Virginia creeper. Specific epithet: Latin for inserted, refers to how the tendrils insert into cracks and bind to a surface. Common name origin: The name comes from old English, for plants with a climbing habit. Flower description: Size: 0.2 to 0.3 inches (5 to 8 mm) Petal count: 5 Color: green Other: flower arrangement, Panicle Plant description: Size: 96 to 840 inches (2.4 to 21 m) Stem hairy: Other: Leaf description: attachment is alternate, type is compound Size: Color: Hairy: Other: Shape: leaf, palmately compound, leaflet oblong-obovate to elliptic (FNA) Origin (native, introduced, invasive): Native Status (common, uncommon, threatened, rare): Common Bloom time (typical): June to July Cycle (annual, biennial, perennial): Perennial Habitat: Woods, forests, thickets, roadsides, waste areas, streambanks, shade to sun. Fruit: Seed: Importance to wildlife: Similar species (if any): Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper) is fairly similar to Parthenocissus inserta. A key distinction is that Parthenocissus quinquefolia has tendrils that are 4 to 12-branched and have adhesive discs, whereas the tendrils of Parthenocissus inserta are 2 to 5 branched and usually have no adhesive discs (rarely with them). The berries of Parthenocissus quinquefolia have a typical diameter of 5 to 8 mm, whereas the berries of Parthenocissus inserta have a diameter of 8 to 12 mm. Ethnobotany: No recorded uses by tribes from Wisconsin. The Iroquois used this species to treat urinary track issues and the Navajo utilized the plant as a remedy for swollen arms or legs. The Navajo also used the berries for a food (Moerman, p. 379, 1998). Latitude: Longitude: Altitude: Distribution: In Wisconsin: (Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood) Click here for distribution map In US: (AZ, CA, CO, CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY) Click here for distribution map In Canada: (BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK) Click here for distribution map References: Synonym(s): Basionym: Homotypic Synonym(s): Heterotypic Synonym(s): Autonym: na Wetland Status (NC): FACU Wetland Status (MW): FACU