1. A genus of woody vines in the grape family, native to Asia and North America, often grown as ornamental climbing plants.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and landscaping

Examples

• The ampelopsis vine climbed rapidly up the garden trellis.
• Ampelopsis is popular for covering walls and fences because of its attractive foliage.
• The gardener planted ampelopsis to create a natural screen along the fence line.
• Many species of ampelopsis produce small berries that change color as they mature.
• Ampelopsis quinquefolia is native to eastern North America and is sometimes called Virginia creeper.