English Ivy: Ancient Symbol Politely Taking Over Your Yard

You've probably heard the name English Ivy if you're interested in plants, and you've definitely seen it.  English Ivy has long been a part of Western History, and is a quintessential symbol of nature.  Join us as we talk about English Ivy, where it comes from, and it's surprisingly invasive habits in the United States in the second episode of this week's double feature.

English Ivy was known to the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, often used symbolically to represent their gods of immortality... and wine.  Since then, we've used it as a symbol for everything from wineries to universities, in part because of it's perseverance and strength as a plant.  It is this same quality that can make this plant dangerous unchecked in the wild.  It can blanket large fields, and take down large trees and structures if no natural predators or human intervention stops it.  English ivy is a symbol of nature, because even in it's simplicity it never ceases to amaze us.

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