Climbing or trailing perennial vine with abundant aerial roots. Leaves: alternate and have 3 leaflets that are mostly flat, ovate to elliptic, entire or often with a few irregular, more or less pointed teeth or shallow lobes, from 2 - 6" long. The inflorescence arises from the lower leaf axils and is loose, branched, panicle-like.
Flowers: numerous, small, whitish to cream-colored. Bloom time: May - July.
Where found: open woods, disturbed areas, lawns. Found throughout TN and likely more prevalent than officially recorded. Extended rage from S. Nova Scotia to se MN south to FL and TX. Note: leaves and stems contain a severe contact poison that may cause a rash, inflammation, swelling and itching in susceptible individuals.
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