Boston ivy

English
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) in Fall

Noun

Boston ivy (usually uncountable, plural Boston ivies)

  1. A perennial vine related to the grapevine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which, like true ivy (Hedera helix), is planted next to masonry buildings to grow on the walls. In spite of the name, Boston ivy is native to Japan, Korea and China.

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