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Hedera helix

'Cockle Shell'


Cockle Shell Ivy




Family
Araliaceae
Genus
Hedera
Species
helix
Cultivar
'Cockle Shell'
Category
Perennials
Type
Vine
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
All parts of the plan contains toxins and ingestion of large quantities can cause sever poisoning in both humans and animals. The sap may also be an irritant to some. The berries which are toxic are seldom consumed since they are quite bitter.
Landscape
An evergreen, trailing vine.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
The A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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