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Vineclinger

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This small shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 196 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has dozens of branched, angular stems covered in rough, black with white speckled bark, and the wood inside is yellow.

The branches are long and thin with dozens of twigs that and are covered with sparse amounts of large, very narrow and elongated, leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are ashy red and green, light and sticky.

In late summer it produces hundreds of large, copper blossoms with many layers of petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have no scent.

In late autumn tiny broad, flat fruits ripen. The hairy green skin is thick and edible when cooked; it is sweet, and the very soft bronze flesh is bitter and oily. The lime seeds are small and are scattered throughout the fruit.

It blooms only at night.
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and very sour.
It is suitable for making paper