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Magenta Creeper

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

This large creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 148 feet (45.1 meters) and growing as high as 93 feet (28.3 meters).

It takes 2 years for the cream or white stems to mature, by which point they can have a diameter of 11 inches (28 cm) and are thick and twisted.

The very thin, covered in fine hairs leaves reach up to 1.5 feet (46 cm) in length. They are found in magenta and beige varieties, and have wavy edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces many small orange flowers, and during the early autumn, after flowering, it produces lots of tiny berries.

It is very rare outside of a particular area.
It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for use as a construction material
The bark, wood and leaves are edible.