Common ivy

Common Ivy (Hedera helix) is a vine. It is evergreen - it does not lose its leaves in winter. Originally, the plant grew on the Macaronesian islands, but it spread  through the Mediterranean and Europe to Asia. All parts of the plant are poisonous. It is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. Ivy is very important for ecology: its nectar and seeds are available when few other plants are. Sometimes ivy is considered to be an invasive species, esp. in North America.

Other websites

Hedera helix  at Weedbusters (New Zealand)
The Know Ivy League at the City of Portland, Park & Recreation Bureau website 

Category:Vines
Category:Araliaceae