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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: I saw this plant beside the river in Shannock Rhode Island but cannot seem to identify it.

  • Question

    I saw this plant beside the river in Shannock Rhode Island but cannot seem to identify it.

    Answer

    Dear franbot, this plant is Mikania scandens (climbing hempvine). This is most often found in riparian areas (such as you have found it). Thank you for sharing the great photographs.