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Hello, I enjoy reading your articles on the history of various plants and your aunt. I had a question you might be able to answer. In all your travels with your aunt did you ever hear her call mountain laurel an ivy bush? And if so, do you know where that name came from? Thanks.
Hi atcps, we seem to be having cooler weather today, I sure hope that lasts, and I bet the same for you too since you are close by.
It seems to me she might have called it the ivy bush, and also 'mountain ivy', but I am not sure where the name came from. I hadn't thought of it until your mention of it.
I'll do a little research and see if I can find the answer, and get back with you if I do.
Thanks so much about the articles, I'm glad you enjoy them, because they are fun to write.
and I hope that link works. It says that mountain laurel is indeed called mountain ivy and ivy bush in some locations, and Aunt Bett did call it mountain ivy, so there you have it, and that's about the only reference i could find to verify the name.
I really had forgotten that, but your question triggered a memory, and I am glad you asked.
Thanks.
