Hedera sp.
Ivy, Ivy
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Family: Araliaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Hedera sp. (Ivy) is a non-native California perennial in the Araliaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Delairea: Hedera has thick, leathery leaves and woody stems; Delairea has soft, succulent leaves on herbaceous stems.; vs Parthenocissus: Hedera clings with aerial rootlets and has simple lobed leaves; Parthenocissus uses tendrils with adhesive pads and has compound leaves.; vs Marah: Hedera is evergreen and woody with lobed leaves; Marah is deciduous with tendrils and deeply palmately divided leaves.; vs Vitis: Hedera clings with aerial rootlets; Vitis climbs with coiling tendrils and has bark that peels in strips.; vs Asarum: Hedera is a climbing woody vine; Asarum is a low ground-hugging herb with kidney-shaped leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hedera sp. native to California?
No. Hedera sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Hedera sp. belong to?
Hedera sp. is in the Araliaceae family, genus Hedera.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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