What kind of plant is creeper and what are the characteristics of its leaves?

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1. What plant is it?

2. Characteristics of leaves

3. Growth habits

It is a large deciduous vine, a perennial plant of the grape family, often climbing on rocks or exterior walls. It blooms in the summer and the leaves turn orange-yellow in the fall. Its leaves are alternate and have thick serrated edges. The leaves on the flowering branches are often 3-lobed, hairless and have white powder on the back. As autumn enters, the leaves will change from green to red or yellow.

1. What kind of plant is it?

Ivy is a large deciduous vine. It is perennial. People also call it stone dragon, lying mountain tiger, small insect sleeping grass, red silk grass, Red kudzu, red grapevine, Bashan tiger. It is a plant in the grape family that often climbs on rocks or exterior walls. It looks lush and green in spring and is of great ornamental value. Moreover, it will bloom in summer, and the leaves will turn orange in autumn.

2. Characteristics of leaves

The leaves of ivy are alternate, the leaflets are relatively thick, the base is wedge-shaped, the leaves and veins are symmetrical, and the leaf edges have thick serrations. The leaves growing on the flowering branches are broadly ovate, 8-18cm long, often with 3 lobes, and sometimes the leaves on the lower branches are split into 3 leaflets, with the base being heart-shaped. Its leaves are hairless, with white powder on the back and green color. The veins on the back of the leaves are pubescent and will turn bright red or yellow in autumn.

3. Growth habits

It It is a plant with strong adaptability and likes to grow in a moist environment. In warm temperate zones or southern areas, it is evergreen or semi-green in winter. It is not afraid of strong light and can grow in shade or sunny areas. It has very good tolerance to drought, cold, and pruning, and is more afraid of water accumulation. It likes a warm growing environment, is afraid of cold, and has good tolerance to barrenness.

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