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Crimson Creeper

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

This short creeper is a fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 15 feet (4.6 meters) and growing as high as 476 feet (145.1 meters). It prefers to grow on trees.

It takes 5 months for the pastel red stems to mature, by which point they often have a diameter of 2 cm (0.8 inches) and are rough and gnarled.

The 6 pointed, smooth leaves reach up to 3 inches (8 cm) in length. They are found in beige and blood red varieties, and have serrated edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces many clusters of large grey flowers.

The leaves are slightly toxic, and very sweet.
It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It is suitable for making strong rope