Both Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans) thrive in this forest. Though the Virginia Creeper is far scarcer, with only one location where I saw a population. Poison Ivy was hiding in almost any nook where you could have your guard down. Luckily climbing poison ivy I only saw in 3 different locations.
Interesting how the Virginia Creeper is ahead of the Poison Ivy for the autumn colours though.
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