Akebia quinata
Scientific Name: Akebia quinata
Common Name: chocolate vine
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This is a non-native, invasive vine in the U.S. When it grows untended, it forms a dense tangle that creates deep shade for the vegetation it covers. It can sprawl along the ground or climb shrubs and trees.