Porcelain Berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa)
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata), also known as Amur peppervine, is easily recognized by its showy clusters of pink-purple-azure berries. These colorful fruits are the reason this perennial vine was brought to the United States in the 1870s from East Asia as an ornamental groundcover. Although originally intended for landscaped areas, its fecundity and adaptability have allowed it to spread readily into wild areas, and in many cases porcelain berry vines can completely smother the native vegetation. A vine…