Hedera helix
Ivy
Evergreen climber
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The Hedera helix plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ivy.

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Latin Name:  Hedera helix
Common Name:  Ivy
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is said to be poisonous in large doses[7, 10, 65, 76] although the leaves are eaten with impunity by various mammals without any noticeable harmful affects.
 
Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  5
 
Habitat:  Woodlands, hedges and shady places, climbing up trees, walls etc and clambering over the ground[7]. Found on all types of soils[7].

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