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Clinging Embervine

Flower type: Perennial (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This small flower grows up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. Its orange stem is very thin, and the large, emerald leaves are stiff, pointed with ripped edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, with alternating petals of dark brown and indigo, with a lilac central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 10 curved petals. They are sturdy.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like fruity, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects , but is also visited by a small species of bird.

The sap causes itchiness of the skin
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It comes in 61 varieties.