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A Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticallatus) plant decorated the Oval Office of the United States White House from the mid-20th century until 2025. Though a popular story attributes the plant's origins to John F. Kennedy, the exact origins of the ivy are unknown. Different presidents have used different arrangements and numbers of the Swedish ivy over the years. The plant was removed from the Oval Office during the start of Donald Trump’s second presidency in 2025 and replaced with a collection of gold objects. (Wikipedia, July, 2025)