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Akebia
Also called Akebias
Akebia is a genus of five species of twining climbers in the Lardizabal family, with Akebia quinata (chocolate vine) the best known, grown for its fragrant flowers and vigorous growth. It is a fast, sprawling vine that needs strong support and can become invasive in parts of the eastern and western US.
Akebia is a genus of five species of flowering plant, within the family Lardizabalaceae.
Akebia quinata is the most well known species as a minor invader in the majority of the American East Coast and some states in the West Coast.
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