{"title":"Cissus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus Cissus is a large genus (350 species) of woody vines native to the warmer parts of the world. The name \" cissus \" is Greek for 'ivy', but the genus is not related to true ivies. Although mostly tropical, some cissus species have enough cold tolerance to find a place in warm temperate gardens. One in particular that we like is Cissus trifoliata, a Midwest North American native. Some are also salt tolerant plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCissus trifoliata is grown for its thick, tri-lobed leathery leaves and small, black, grape-like fruit. The grape resemblance is no accident as cissus is in the grape family, Vitaceae. The genus Cissus has several more famous (non-landscape) species in it as well. Cissus rhombifolia (grape ivy), Cissus antarctica (kangaroo vine), and Cissus discolor (rex begonia vine) are popular houseplants. And the bizarre, cactus-like Cissus quandrangularis enjoys widespread use as a \"restorative\" dietary supplement that is sold to athletes. When you are ready to buy cissus for your perennial garden, we hope you'll check out our online list of cissus for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cissus.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}