A trifoliate vine, Cissus trifoliata (formerly known as C. incisa), native to the southern United States and often grown as a house plant for its foliage; also called sorrel vine.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of marine ivy in US English:
marine ivy
noun
A trifoliate vine, Cissus trifoliata (formerly known as C. incisa), native to the southern United States and often grown as a house plant for its foliage; also called sorrel vine.