hi Sharon and all,
this is really a good fun, in deed
Especially, the IVY as a metaphor for a passionate woman is so good.
The links Kate put on are as great as well.
In my language, we are used to connecting a pasionate woman with weeping willow tree leaves which are well described in this link:
http://www.magdalin.com/herbal/plant...willowtree.htm
Mr Chao