We think of common ivy, Hedera helix, as a symbol of death or gloom, but to the ancient Greeks it was the emblem of Thalia, the muse of comedy, and the Dionysian priestesses carried staves ...

Trees laden with ivy are something I’m seeing more and more on my travels around this state we’re in. The colonizer appears to be English ivy or Common ivy ( Hedera helix) , an evergreen vine ...

English ivy, also known as hedera helix or common ivy, is a climbing plant that can often be seen winding its way up walls, trees, outbuildings and even street lamps.

Hedera helix is common in the shaded understory of the redwood forests, overtakes fences and has carpeted trees with thousands of pounds of organic material. ... Plus, that ivy is fruiting, ...

When it comes to what is best for external wall insulation, common ivy (Hedera helix) is a good bet, keeping homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer (Letters, 11 June).

There are actually two here are two species of of the plant which are native to Britain - Hedera helix (Common or English Ivy) and Hedera hibernica (Atlantic or Irish Ivy).

There are actually two here are two species of of the plant which are native to Britain - Hedera helix (Common or English Ivy) and Hedera hibernica (Atlantic or Irish Ivy).

Common ivy is better known as a garden invader or a rather attractive indoor plant that's prone to triggering allergies. ... by experimenting with extracts of ivy (Hedera helix).

Ivy is multiplying across European forests, riding a perfect storm of warmer conditions and forest management practices. ... (Hedera helix) has become even more common.