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Ivy green is a dark green color inspired by the evergreen climbing plants of the same name that commonly cover buildings and trees. Hedera, better known as ivy, are a genus of 12–15 species of climbing or ground-creeping woody plants that are native to Europe, Africa and Asia but are an invasive species in North America. These are well known to antiquity. For example, Bacchus the ancient Roman god of intoxication worn a wreath of ivy. As such, the Ancient Romans believed that wearing ivy could prevent a person from becoming drunk. The following are common types of ivy color.Ivy Green
#007958 Poison Ivy
#00ad43 Ivy
#226c63 Dark Ivy
#315955 Christmas Ivy
#477266 Climbing Ivy
#58714a Dull Ivy
#5b7763 English Ivy
#61845b Light Ivy
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SymbolismAs ivy clings to buildings and trees giving them a green appearance throughout the winter ivy has long symbolized eternal life and the resilience of nature. It also symbolizes fidelity based on an analogy to the way that ivy clings to its tree or building through hardship. For this reason, ivy was historically presented to the bride and groom as part of Christian wedding ceremonies. The following is a list of some of the associations and symbolism of ivy and by extension, its color.Athletics | Bacchus | Christmas | Elitism | Eternal Life | Fidelity | Intoxication | Ivy League | Resilience | Sobriety | The Virgin Mary | Winter |
NotesA large number of plants are perceived as ivy and named as such despite not being a species of Hedera. For example, poison ivy is a member of the cashew and pistachio family.
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