Hedera helix
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A climbing plant. It grows 30 m long. The young shoots and flowers are hairy. The leaves are dark green and shiny. They come in 2 forms.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andorra, Australia, Colombia, Europe, Ireland, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Caution, leaves - tea, stems, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Eidhnean, Hiedra, Ivy, Yedra
Synonyms
Hedera arborea Carriere; and several others