noun
- A genus of woody vines in the grape family, native to Asia and North America, often grown as ornamental climbing plants.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and landscaping
Examples
- The ampelopsis vine climbed rapidly up the garden trellis.
- Ampelopsis is popular for covering walls and fences because of its attractive foliage.
- The gardener planted ampelopsis to create a natural screen along the fence line.
- Many species of ampelopsis produce small berries that change color as they mature.
- Ampelopsis quinquefolia is native to eastern North America and is sometimes called Virginia creeper.