Climbing vines, also known as climbing plants or creepers, are plants with long, flexible stems that grow by wrapping themselves around or attaching to other objects for support. They generally lack specialized structures like tendrils or twining stems, relying instead on their ability to cling to surfaces. Climbing vines can belong to various plant families and exhibit diverse growth habits and forms. Some examples include:

1. Ivy (Hedera spp.): Ivy is a common climbing vine with trailing stems and three to five-lobed leaves. It can adhere to surfaces using root-like structures called adventitious roots.

2. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia): Virginia creeper is a deciduous climbing vine with five-lobed leaves. It displays attractive red and purple foliage in the fall.

3. Wisteria (Wisteria spp.): Wisteria is a beautiful climbing vine known for its showy clusters of fragrant purple, blue, or white flowers.

4. Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris): Climbing hydrangea is a deciduous vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers in the summer.

5. Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans): Trumpet vine is a vigorous climbing vine with trumpet-shaped orange or red flowers that attract hummingbirds.

6. Clematis (Clematis spp.): Clematis is a genus of climbing vines with a wide array of flower shapes, colors, and sizes. Some varieties are vigorous climbers, while others remain more compact.

7. Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.): Morning glory is an annual climbing vine with beautiful funnel-shaped flowers that open in the morning.

8. Climbing Roses (Rosa spp.): Climbing roses are cultivars of roses with long canes that can be trained to climb structures. They produce various colors and forms of flowers.

Climbing vines are often used in gardening to add height, color, and texture to landscapes. They can cover fences, walls, trellises, and other structures, providing shade, privacy, and attracting wildlife.