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common ivy
Hedera helix
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Araliaceae ›Genus: Hedera
About
Hedera helix, the common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, or just ivy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to most of Europe and western Asia. A rampant, clinging evergreen vine, it is a familiar sight in gardens, waste spaces, on house walls, tree trunks and in wild areas across its native habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of common ivy is Hedera helix.
- common ivy belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- common ivy belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- common ivy belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- common ivy belongs to the order Apiales.
- common ivy belongs to the family Araliaceae.
- common ivy belongs to the genus Hedera.