Hedera nepalensis (Himalayan ivy, chang chun teng) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a perennial Ivy native to Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, at altitudes of about 1000–3000 m. Plants grow up to 30 m in height, with simple leaves ranging from 2–15 cm long, and yellow flowers.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Himalayan ivy being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hedera algeriensis
- Hedera rhombea
- Hedera maderensis
- Hedera colchica
- Hedera canariensis
- Hedera pastuchovii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Apiales
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Genus
- Hedera
- Species
- Hedera nepalensis
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