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ivy, Boston ivy, Japanese creeper
A climbing or trailing plant that attaches to walls and surfaces with adhesive pads. Known for autumn foliage.
古い建物に蔦が絡まっています。
Ivy is climbing on the old building.
蔦は秋に赤く色づきます。
Ivy turns red in autumn.
甲子園球場の蔦は有名です。
The ivy at Koshien Stadium is famous.
蔦 typically refers to Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), native to East Asia.
Characteristics:
- Climbs using adhesive pads (吸盤)
- Turns brilliant red in autumn
- Deciduous - loses leaves in winter
Famous ivy-covered locations:
- 甲子園球場 (Koshien Stadium) - iconic ivy-covered walls
- 蔦屋書店 (Tsutaya) - bookstore chain named after ivy
Related:
- 蔓 (vine, tendril) - general term for climbing plants
- アイビー - English ivy (different species, also called 西洋蔦)