British Columbia: lovely vine i need help identifying

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  1. sharan

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    i saw this vine in burnaby, i think it was near marine drive, have no idea what it is, just took these pics over the weekend:
     

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    Hedera helix is considered to be a nuisance alien, invasive species in B.C. While it is pretty, it is quite a problem to control in this area and not a species that should be planted. If you start looking around the region, I am sure you will see just how rampant this plant has become.
     
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    i didn't know hedera helix had flowers? hmm i was looking for climbers other than ivy.
     
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