Violet vine

This short vine is a very fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 21 feet (6.4 meters) and growing as high as 119 feet (36.3 meters).

It takes 3 months for the brown stems to mature, by which point they have often fused together into ropes with a diameter of 1 cm (0.4 inches) and are smooth and woody.

The finger-like, clammy leaves reach up to 3 inches (8 cm) in length. They are bright orange and violet, and have jagged edges.

During late spring, the vine produces lots of tiny black flowers.