A genus of tropical and subtropical climbing vines in the grape family, commonly used as ornamental houseplants.
From Greek 'kissos' (ivy), named by Linnaeus to describe these vine plants. The common name 'grape ivy' reflects its membership in the Vitaceae family.
Cissus is everywhere in homes and offices as a houseplant, yet most people don't know its name comes from the Greek word for ivy—it's a living connection to ancient botanical classification that made it into your living room.
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