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Blue Zigzag Vine

Climbing plant type: Vine (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This small vine is a fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 22 feet (6.7 meters) and growing as high as 800 feet (243.8 meters). It prefers to grow on man-made objects.

It takes 9 months for the emerald stems to mature, by which point they each have a diameter of 3 cm (1.2 inches) and are rough and woody.

The stiff, pointed, soft leaves reach up to 5 inches (13 cm) in length. They are either hazel or brown, with vibrant blue zig-zags, and have rounded edges.

During late spring, the vine produces thick bunches of average blue flowers.

It is suitable for making paper
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
Several parts of the tree have medicinal properties.