Parthenocissus (parthenos = virgin, kissos = ivy) is one of the 12 genera within the family of grapevines (Vitaceae) (the grape genus is Vitis). Common names include wall grape, wall vine, Veitschi, and fence vine in German-speaking regions, as well as Virginia Creeper in English-speaking areas. Colloquially, species of the genus Parthenocissus are often referred to as "wild wine"; particularly Parthenocissus quinquefolia (five-leaved virgin vine). In some sources, the genera Ampelopsis and Cissus are also mentioned. Therefore, the species Cissus antarctica (common name kangaroo vine) can also be included. However, wild wine should not be equated with or confused with the wild vines, the wild form of cultivated grapevines.
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