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Turquoise Creeper

Climbing plant type: Creeper (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This short creeper is a very fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and growing as high as 490 feet (149.4 meters).

It takes 5 months for the silver and olive stems to mature, by which point they sometimes have a diameter of 2 cm (0.8 inches) and are smooth and waxy.

The broad, flat, fuzzy leaves reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are turquoise and green, and have toothed edges.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It makes excellent hedges.
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.