<previous next>

Twining Willow

Climbing plant type: Bine (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This small bine is a very fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 13 feet (4.0 meters)0. It prefers to grow on specific trees.

It takes 5 months for the gray-green stems to mature, by which point they can have a diameter of 3 cm (1.2 inches) and are rough and fibrous.

The slender, pointed, covered in fine hairs leaves reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are either deep blue or olive, with washed-out yellow splotches, and have wavy edges.

During late spring, the bine produces many average caramel flowers.

It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.
The sap causes severe rashes
It is suitable for making strong rope