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Burgundy Creeper

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

This huge creeper is a very slow growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 1,604 feet (488.9 meters) and growing as high as 653 feet (199.0 meters).

It takes 25 years for the burgundy stems to mature, by which point they each have a diameter of 2.1 feet (64 cm) and are soft and flexible.

The fan-like, crispy leaves reach up to 1.3 feet (38 cm) in length. They are indigo and slate, and have irregular edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces many large purple flowers.

It is possible to grow it from cuttings.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like
All parts of the grass are edible.