Certain plants always grow as vines, while a few grow as vines only part of the time. For instance, poison ivy and bittersweet can grow as low shrubs when support is not available, but will become vines when support is available. [5]

Vines widely differ in size, form and evolutionary origin. Darwin classified climbing groups based on their climbing method. He classified five classes of vines – twining plants, leaf climbers, tendril bearers, root climbers and hook climbers.

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The answer to “What is a vine (vines plant)” is simple, any plant with scandent (climbing) stems are considered vine plants. Wismer, Tina. " Toxic plants." ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Urbana IL. Isvma.org. N.p., n.d. Web.

Knowing the structure of the veins in tree leaves is another important fact in identifying the type of leaf. Leaf veins are important to transport nutrients to all parts of the leaf. The veins in each leaf also play an important role in photosynthesis. using tendrils, which can be specialized shoots ( Vitaceae), leaves ( Bignoniaceae), or even inflorescences ( Passiflora) Weakley, Alan (2010). Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States (PDF). p.661. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 July 2018 . Retrieved 25 January 2011. For all types of ivy vines to grow well outdoors, they should be planted in well-drained soil. Most varieties of ivy can withstand a range of pH levels, however, they grow best in slightly alkaline soil.

Hanging Vines

Types of compound leaves. From left to right: pinnate leaves, palmate leaves and double pinnate leaves Pinnate leaves (compound) The leaves from the vine will typically grow near the top of the vine stem, spreading out their surface area into the brightest areas they can find. Vine Plants Growing Zone Hoya Carnosa is an extremely popular type of Hoya plant for indoor growers. They grow long vines and tendrils with large glossy leaves.