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Ampelopsis arborea
Grows as a vine,the small younger leaves are vibrant red to purple, very shiny and waxy/oily. the larger greener leaves are not as shiny/waxy. The entire stem and vine itself is red/purple in color. I have never seen them with flowers, so I assume that it does not flower. Is growing year round, both red and green colors.
It likes shady locations but I have seen it in sunny grassy fields, grows in almost any bushy/brush area in Louisiana. Climbs everything.
Some people confuse Peppervine for poison ivy, sumac, oak etc but is harmless.
Spotted on Jun 29, 2014
Submitted on Sep 17, 2014
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