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Burgundy Creeper

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

This modest-sized creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 50 feet (15.2 meters) and growing as high as 106 feet (32.3 meters). It prefers to grow on specific trees.

It takes 4 years for the burgundy stems to mature, by which point they have often fused together into ropes with a diameter of 4 inches (10 cm) and are smooth and slick.

The very thin, fuzzy leaves reach up to 1.6 feet (48 cm) in length. They are found in azure, brown and pink varieties, and have smooth edges.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and are suitable for boiling.