Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper is a climbing vine that comes from North America and belongs to the grape family. It has five green leaflets that spread out like fingers from the stem with red tints on the stems leaves and buds. This plant produces small light-green flowers and black berries, but everything about them is poisonous. The sap and berries contain sharp crystals that can irritate skin hurt kidneys and even lead to serious sickness.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Five-leaved ivy, woodbine
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Is Virginia Creeper item toxic?
Yes. Virginia creeper sap and berries contain oxalate crystals and related toxins that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas and damage kidneys at higher doses.
Should I feed my pet Virginia Creeper?
No. Do not feed Virginia creeper leaves or berries to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as browse. If your pet ate Virginia creeper, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline immediately.
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