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A plant which can grow over vertical wal...

A plant which can grow over vertical walls is

A

Ficus repens

B

Hedera helix

C

Ampelopsis

D

All the above.

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To determine which plant can grow over vertical walls, we will analyze each of the given options step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first option - Ficus repens - **Description**: Ficus repens is a member of the Moraceae family, commonly known as the climbing fig or creeping fig. - **Growth Habit**: This plant is known for its ability to climb and cover vertical surfaces, making it suitable for growing over walls. - **Conclusion**: Ficus repens can grow over vertical walls. ### Step 2: Analyze the second option - Hedera helix - **Description**: Hedera helix belongs to the Araliaceae family and is commonly known as the common ivy or European ivy. - **Growth Habit**: This plant is characterized by its climbing nature, with tendrils that allow it to attach to vertical surfaces and grow upwards. - **Conclusion**: Hedera helix can also grow over vertical walls. ### Step 3: Analyze the third option - Ampelopsis - **Description**: Ampelopsis is a member of the Vitaceae family, commonly referred to as the pepper vine or porcelain vine. - **Growth Habit**: This plant is known for its climbing ability and can easily grow over walls and other vertical structures. - **Conclusion**: Ampelopsis can grow over vertical walls as well. ### Step 4: Conclusion - After analyzing all three options, we find that all of them (Ficus repens, Hedera helix, and Ampelopsis) have the ability to grow over vertical walls. - Therefore, the correct answer is **D) All of the above**. ---
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