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Turquoisevine

Climbing plant type: Bine (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This small bine is a quick growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 23 feet (7.0 meters) and growing as high as 718 feet (218.8 meters).

It takes 3 months for the gray-green stems to mature, by which point they each have a diameter of 1 cm (0.4 inches) and are rough and fibrous.

The 5 pointed, soft leaves reach up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They are solid purple with sky blue splotches, and have smooth edges.

A particular bird species likes to nest in it.
The sap is turquoise.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles