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Gerdk

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unknown vine
« on: October 03, 2008, 01:37:47 PM »
Here are 2 pics made today at the Botanical Garden of Düsseldorf

It was a climber - heighth about 5 m

I would be glad to have an identification

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Jim McKenney

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Re: unknown vine
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2008, 02:06:48 PM »
Gerd, that looks like Ampelopsis brevipedunculata, a grape (vine) relative.

It's native to eastern Asia. Here in eastern North America, where we have our own native species of Ampelopsis, A. brevipedunculata is a serious pest. In the past it was widely planted for its beautiful blue fruit. It is often called porcelain berry.
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Gerdk

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Re: unknown vine
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2008, 02:18:50 PM »
Thank you, Jim. This is the plant.
If it is a weed it is a showy one. Nevertheless
I hope it will not invade our alluvial forests.

Gerd
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Re: unknown vine
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2008, 02:37:37 PM »
The variegated version (I believe it's 'Elegans') is not nearly as vigorous--although it does self seed moderately...
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