Morphological characteristics of Parthenocissus tricuspidata: large deciduous woody vines. The southern part of the warm temperate zone can also remain semi-evergreen or evergreen in winter. The old branches are grayish brown, the young branches are purplish red, the pith is white, the stems and vines are thick, there are lenticels on them, and the branches are thick. The tendrils are opposite to the leaves, and there is a sucker at the top. Palmately compound leaves, long stalks, trifoliate at the top, sharp lobes, wedge-shaped base, thick leaflets, ovoid to obovate, thick serrated leaves, dark green surface, hairless, white powder on the back, and pilose veins on the back of leaves. Flowers are mostly hermaphroditic, and cymes are planted between leaves on short branches and bloom in summer. Berries are small, spherical, blue-black, and mature in 10.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata has strong adsorption climbing ability in peak season, and often climbs on rock walls, fences and trees. It is green in summer, covers the ground, has the function of cooling and humidifying, and is an excellent material for outdoor vertical greening and beautification. Parthenocissus tricuspidata has strong chloride resistance and is suitable for planting in industrial and mining areas with serious air pollution. Roots, stems and vines can be used as medicine, which has the functions of activating collaterals and stopping bleeding.