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Crimson Vine

Climbing plant type: Vine (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This average-sized vine is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 30 feet (9.1 meters)0. It prefers to grow on trees.

It takes 16 months for the olive or blue stems to mature, by which point they can have a diameter of 5 inches (13 cm) and are smooth and fuzzy.

The very thin, clammy leaves reach up to 9 inches (23 cm) in length. They are solid crimson or blue, with yellow dots, and have smooth edges.

During late spring, the vine produces many clusters of large magenta flowers.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
It has impressive regenerative properties.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.