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Decidious Vine Identification

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From: Jo Ellen McHugh City: Viola, IL
We have a vine growing in woods on our property that I cannot identify. It is not any of the most common vines in the area like Virginia Creeper, Poison Ivy, Trumpet Vine or Wild Grape. I have not seen any flowers but it is way back on the fence line and I could have missed flowering. The leaves are shaped like mittens without thumbs; much wider at the top than the bottom and they are alternating. Any ideas what it is and should I remove it. Thank you. Jo Ellen McHugh
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Greetings Jo Ellen: I am more than happy to assist you with this mystery vine. In order to do so, would you be so kind as to email me some high-resolution digital photos of the vine in question: leaves, tendrils, fruits, etc. Email: jhayek@illinois.edu
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