Hedera hibernica (Ivy)

There are now two species of Hedera naturalised in the ACT, and probably across much of southern Australia, viz Hedera helix and H. hibernica.  This follows some work at the Melbourne herbarium, which also indicated that H. hibernica is far more common than H. helix. Where you can capturing the hairs on young leaves and stems will help with identification.

Main differences between Hedera helix and Hedera hibernica (Rosemary Purdie)
 
Table adapted from the Flora of Victoria (https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/key/10902) and Valcarcel, V. and Vargas, P. (2010) Quantitative morphology and species delimitation under the general lineage concepts: Optimization for Hedera (Araliaceae). American Journal of Botany 97(9): 1555-1573.

Regional distribution

Hedera hibernica is listed in the following regions: