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Purplevine

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

This modest-sized vine is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 36 feet (11.0 meters) and growing as high as 33 feet (10.1 meters).

It takes 9 months for the orange-yellow stems to mature, by which point they sometimes have a diameter of 5 inches (13 cm) and are hard and brittle.

The perforated, smooth leaves reach up to 9 inches (23 cm) in length. They are solid purple with hazel lines, and have smooth edges.

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

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.