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A vine with three-pointed leaves, what could it be?

16 years ago

okay, I don't have pictures now but I'll try to upload a few when I get a chance.

The vine in my backyard has leaves of three points shaped like spades; each "spade" is connected at the base to form one leaf--unlike morning glory that has one full leaf, or poison ivy that has three leaves on one stem. The thicker stems have a little white fuzz on them. Last month, I noticed them sprouting and within weeks, they have taken over my little piece of yard.

I've seen pictures of morning glory, poison ivy, and virginia creeper, but none of those match what I've got. Does anyone have an idea?

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ron_convolvulaceae
16 years ago
jkhalih - Does your vine look like the Ipomoea hederacea I linked to in the PlantFiles(?)

Here is a link that might be useful: Ipomoea hederacea in the PlantFiles
deeg
16 years ago
It sounds like it could be a Passion Vine. Do the leaves look anything like these?

By dgarrand, shot with PDRM5 at 2007-08-01

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jkhalih
Original Author
16 years ago
THAT'S IT, RON!!!

So that's what its called, Ipomoea whatever. It's kinda pretty, but I don't want it all over the yard. It's as if the previous owners were too lazy to plant real grass so they threw that all over the ground instead.
Ellen Gordon
last year
I have the same looking vine in my garden. Three point leaf,

it does look like little spades, and it has green berries.

What could it be?
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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I would recommend starting a new post of your own giving us the geographical location and a picture or two. You'll get a bigger response and a better id than tacking onto a 15 year old thread.

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