As I said last week, autumn comes late to the southern US as compared to our neighbors to the north. Besides the dogwood and fig, we've had other plants/trees turn color, but the oaks and hickories are not participating in the parade yet.
Among the plants that are turning is the Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefoliade) vine. It is relatively easy to identify with its characteristic five-leaved pattern. During the growing season, the leaves are a rich green color, but they turn red in autumn.
I do NOT like this plant. It is indigenous to this area, so it cannot be counted as an invasive species, per se — although it WILL invade property if it ever gets started. The vine grows prolifically. It will climb a brick wall if given the chance, but doesn't climb trees. The leggy shoots grow along the surface of the earth, and send little "anchors" into it while growing as lengthy as it is allowed, so it will trip the unwary passerby. The roots are relatively deep, too, so it has to be dug-out with a shovel if one wants to truly get rid of it! Even then, if ALL of the root isn't removed, it will return again when one least expects it.
This is another entry in the ColorChallenge which @kalemandra began. It's been such fun participating in it each day since I've been here! 
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