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Radio 4,29 Nov 2009,22 mins

Autumn Ivy

Living World

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The ivy is a common sight throughout Britain; in the autumn its flowers provide an important late source of nectar for insects, while its evergreen leaves are a haven for wildlife. Should ivy therefore be so maligned?

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