Boston ivy

noun

a climbing woody vine, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, of the grape family, native to eastern Asia and grown in North America as a wall covering.

Boston ivy

noun

the US name for Virginia creeper

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Boston ivy¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Sound Transit replies that there is no Pacific Northwest vine species which can survive this “urban application” along the roadside, though Boston ivy or Carolina creeper may work.

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She also suggests Boston ivy or climbing ivy.

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The stucco walls in this area have been softened with a slowly spreading mantle of Boston ivy.

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A dozen varieties – including Virginia creepers, Boston ivy and Dutchman’s pipe – cover the walls surrounding its vast bay windows.

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English ivy, Boston ivy, and fox grape are just a few.

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Bostonian Boston lettuce

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