three-leaf akebia

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Also known as: Akebia trifoliata

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Three-leaf akebia (Akebia trifoliata) is a species of woody vine belonging to the genus Akebia. Native to Asia, it is known for its fast growth and ornamental foliage. Unlike its five-leaf relative, the three-leaf akebia has leaves composed of three leaflets. The plant produces unisexual flowers in small clusters, and its oblong, purple fruits are edible, though not particularly flavorful. Both species of Akebia are twining vines commonly used for decorative purposes, such as shading arbors and fences, and for ground cover on embankments. The genus Akebia is part of the Lardizabalaceae family.12

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…the fingers on a hand; three-leaf akebia (A. trifoliata) has three leaflets to a leaf. The purplish flowers are unisexual and occur in small clusters, and the oblong purple fruits are edible, though insipid. Both species are twining vines often used for shading and screening on arbors and fences and…
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…the fingers on a hand; three-leaf akebia (A. trifoliata) has three leaflets to a leaf. The purplish flowers are unisexual and occur in small clusters, and the oblong purple fruits are edible, though insipid. Both species are twining vines often used for shading and screening on arbors and fences and…
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