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Violet Creeper

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

This big creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 155 feet (47.2 meters) and growing as high as 84 feet (25.6 meters).

It takes 3 years for the orange stems to mature, by which point they have tangled themselves into thick mats with a diameter of 1.4 feet (43 cm) and are flat and wavy.

The finger-like, sticky leaves reach up to 1.2 feet (36 cm) in length. They are moss green with violet tips, and have rounded edges.

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

It is suitable for making paper
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
The bark is frequently covered in moss.