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Bluevine

Climbing plant type: Creeper (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This big creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 309 feet (94.2 meters) and growing as high as 108 feet (32.9 meters).

It takes 2 years for the green stems to mature, by which point they each have a diameter of 11 inches (28 cm) and are smooth and waxy.

The stiff, pointed, soft leaves reach up to 1.6 feet (48 cm) in length. They are solid light blue or white, with crimson patches, and have toothed edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces large amounts of large peach flowers, and during the early winter, after flowering, it produces a few tiny berries.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.