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Boston ivy

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Boston ivy
n.
A high-climbing woody vine (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) native to eastern Asia and having three-lobed deciduous leaves. It frequently covers the outer walls of buildings and has attractive fall coloration. Also called Japanese ivy.
Boston ivy
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the US name for Virginia creeper [2]
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Noun1.Boston ivy - Asiatic vine with three-lobed leaves and purple berriesBoston ivy - Asiatic vine with three-lobed leaves and purple berries
Japanese ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata
vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
genus Parthenocissus, Parthenocissus - woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils
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Boston ivy uses suction-cup-like appendages that firmly attach the vine to any flat, firm surface.
Your gardening answers by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
For vines, she selected Parthenocissus tricuspidata or Boston Ivy green/burgundy foliage for under the canopy, a shade tolerant vine with beautiful leaves in autumnal red that will intertwine with Clematis 'Betty Corning' in lavender and Clematis tangutica Golden Clematis.
Green roof will soon crown Resnick's 250 Hudson Street by Real Estate Weekly
Deciduous vines such as Boston ivy or grapevines can cut cooling needs by a fourth.
Cool Your Home Naturally by Gretchen Roberts / Natural Health
 
 
 
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