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ivy treebine

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Also known as: Cissus incisa, grape ivy, marine ivy

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Cissus

In Cissus
incisa, commonly known as ivy treebine, marine ivy, or grape ivy, is native to the southern and south-central United States. It grows up to 9 m (30 feet) long and has compound leaves with three leaflets. The black fruit is about 2 cm (0.78 inch) in diameter. C. sicyoides,…
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Vitales

In Vitales
…areas, and Cissus incisa (grape ivy) in tropical areas, or they are commonly cultivated as houseplants. Species of the genus Tetrastigma are the only host plants for the parasitic plant Rafflesia arnoldii (monster flower, also sometimes called corpse flower for its strong odour), which is native only to a…
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