From Wikipedia: Virginia creeper (or five-leaved ivy) is grown as an ornamental plant, because of its deep red to burgundy fall foliage. It is frequently seen covering telephone poles or trees. The creeper may kill vegetation it covers by shading its support and thus limiting the supporting plants' ability to photosynthesize.
Virginia creeper can be used as a shading vine for buildings on masonry walls. Because the vine, like its relative Boston ivy, adheres to the surface by disks rather than penetrating roots, it will not harm the masonry but will keep a building cooler by shading the wall surface during the summer, saving money on air conditioning. As with ivy, trying to rip the plant from the wall will damage the surface; but if the plant is first killed, such as by severing the vine from the root, the adhesive pads will eventually deteriorate and release their grip.
Native Americans used the plant as an herbal remedy for diarrhea, difficult urination, swelling, and lockjaw.
Also known as "Engelmann's Ivy" in Canada.
I just loved the color. And gee! You learn something new every day, right?
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Swelling? So it's a diet aid? Great shot;)
Oooo those colors are so beautiful! Love the texture, too. :)
What BEAUTIFUL colors! You have such an eye for these macro shots!
Beautiful! Almost looks like blueberries.
Very cool plant and great photo!
WOW ... are the background colors a texture you applied or what .. jealous inquiring minds demand to know
They are real colors.
The texture made them just a little darker but before applying it, I added an action from Florabella called gypsy. It gave it a slight boost. The greens and reds and blues and yellows are all there in real life!
Neat, you do learn something new everyday!
Oh my goodness, is there anything more beautiful?
This is my approach to photography too. Not only take the photo, but later do the research. Great post work too.
Hi from a fellow Marylander!
Barb
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