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Crimson Vine

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

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its pink-red stem is very thick and straight with a curved tip, and the huge, red leaves are wispy with serrated edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Dozens of tiny flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 11 cm (4.3 inches) wide, with solid blood red petals decorated with vivid purple dots and a light grey central disk. The flower head is shaped like a tube with 25 widely spaced, round-tipped petals. They are very delicate.

It has a strong scent that smells like glue, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by the wind and is ignored by most insect species.

It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.
It is suitable for making strong rope
The sap is edible and extremely sweet.