Any ideas?

[Mark Durham]

Hello everyone,

During my holiday in the southern Czech city of Brno in late September, I came across this beautiful climbing vine. It was quite common, being used to cover fences and the like. I never got to know its name, though I was flatly advised that the deep blue grape like berries should not be eaten! Could anyone back in Blighty put a name to this?

By the way, virtually everyone in the area grew their own grapes and the Moravian area wine is delicious.

With regards,

Mark.

[Jeanied]

For what it's worth it looks like Parthenocissus to me. I've got one going up my shed but its the Henryi version with white ribs to the leaves.

[Flummery]

Virginia creeper?

[rustylady]

Don't think it's Virginia Creeper Flum - too bushy looking. VC usually hugs walls, though I love the spectacular autumn colouring.

[Tam]

Virginia Creeper is of the Parthenocissus family - there are quite a few different varieties and it might be worthwhile checking them out.

[Two_Sheds]

Parthenocissus quinquefolia, aka Virginia Creeper. Dark blue/nearly black fruits (it's part of the grape family)