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Burgundy Creeper

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

This large creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 254 feet (77.4 meters) and growing as high as 119 feet (36.3 meters).

It takes 3 years for the burgundy stems to mature, by which point they can reach a diameter of 1.4 feet (43 cm) and are flat and wavy.

The 7 pointed, crispy leaves reach up to 3.0 feet (91 cm) in length. They are either bronze or copper, with lime patches, and have serrated edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces a handful of average turquoise flowers.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for making paper
The leaves have medicinal properties.