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Crimson Vine

Flower type: Biennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This average-sized flower grows up to 7 inches (18 cm) tall. Its pink-red stem is very thin, and the tiny, emerald leaves are long, tapering with smooth edges. The leaves grow from the base and are the same length as the stem.

A single large flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 8 cm (3.1 inches) wide, with each petal a slightly different shade of blood red. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 60 petals. They are very delicate.

It has a delicate scent that smells like honeysuckle, and it has an average amount of pollen; it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to a specific species.

The leaves are excellent for making pulp fibers.
It is suitable for making strong rope
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
Their seeds have hallucinogenic properties.
It has impressive regenerative properties.