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Weed or Ivy #306697

Asked March 12, 2016, 7:48 PM EST

Is this photo a weed or a plant? It seems to be growing in with the English ivy.

Napa County California

Expert Response

Hello,

the photo that you sent appears to me to be English Ivy.  If it looks different I believe that it might be because this is young and not fully mature growth.   There could also be multiple types of ivy growing in the area.

Here in Virginia, English ivy is worse than a 'weed'.  It has become highly invasive, climbing trees and other upright structures where it then produces flowers and fruit.  Removal and replacement with native plants is generally recommended.


Kirsten


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