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Brownvine

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

This average-sized vine is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 47 feet (14.3 meters) and growing as high as 119 feet (36.3 meters). It prefers to grow on rock formations.

It takes 4 years for the yellow-green stems to mature, by which point they often have a diameter of 4 inches (10 cm) and are tough and woody.

The thick, leathery leaves reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. They are brown and dark brown, and have toothed edges.

During late spring, the vine produces a thick sheet of tiny beige flowers.

It has impressive regenerative properties.
It commonly grows in large patches.
It is suitable for making paper