Hedera spp., commonly known as ivy, is a genus of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping plants in the family Araliaceae. There are around 15-20 species of ivy, which are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Ivy is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a ground cover or a climber to cover walls, trellises, and fences. It has dark green, glossy, leathery leaves that can vary in shape from lobed to unlobed, depending on the species.
Some popular species of ivy include Hedera helix (English ivy), Hedera canariensis (Canary Island ivy), and Hedera colchica (Persian ivy). English ivy is one of the most common species, and it is often grown as an indoor plant.