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Caramel Vine

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

This short vine is a very fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 22 feet (6.7 meters) and growing as high as 100 feet (30.5 meters).

It takes 10 months for the silver stems to mature, by which point they each have a diameter of 1 cm (0.4 inches) and are rough and prickly.

The spear shaped, soft leaves reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are found in brown, caramel and orange varieties, and have irregular edges.

During late spring, the vine produces lots of average blood red flowers.

It is suitable for making baskets and the like
A particular bird species likes to nest in it.
It is almost impossible to grow indoors.