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Blackvine

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This large shrub grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for around 54 years. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has dozens of knobbly, straight stems covered in ridged, dark gray bark, and the wood inside is black.

The branches trail down towards the ground that and are covered with small amounts of small, heart-shaped, leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are solid black or silver, with pink streaks, light and soft.

It produces a thick sheet of giant, bronze flowers with shield-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a powerful scent that smells like a woman. In early winter it forms medium-sizeddark brown, spiky-shelled seeds.

It can absorb up to 17 times its own weight in water.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles