Question: Hello! First time to post but I'm looking for some help identifying some plants/vines in my backyard. We just rented …
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Hello! First time to post but I'm looking for some help identifying some plants/vines in my backyard. We just rented an apartment in Brooklyn NY and found it to be overrun with vines. I'm concerned about the fuzzy looking vines attached to the tree and if they are poison ivy. I included a photo of the vines on the fence as well. Thanks so much!
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Dear jessetheaviator, good morning to you. The lianas (i.e., woody climbing plants) that you have photographed is Hedera helix (English ivy), a member of the celery/ginseng family. The aerial roots are used to attach to substrate to aid in climbing. Best wishes.
