Hedera helix L.

Steve Hurst. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. United States, District of C
Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection. United Ki
©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Georgia.
©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Louisiana.
©Jeff McMillian. Provided by Almost Eden. United States, Louisiana.
©Lindsey Koepke. United States, Washington, Pierce Co., Ashford, Tahoma Woods. August 06, 2005
©Robin R. Buckallew. Canada, British Columbia, Victoria

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Hedera helix L.
Family Name: Araliaceae Juss. - Ginseng family
Common Name: English ivy
Symbol: HEHE
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:53 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Vine

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACU FACU FACU UPL UPL UPL FACU FACU

Species Range Map