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Lilac Vine

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

This short vine is a fast growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 14 feet (4.3 meters) and growing as high as 248 feet (75.6 meters).

It takes 5 months for the gray-green stems to mature, by which point they can reach a diameter of 2 cm (0.8 inches) and are thick and twisted.

The long, narrow, smooth leaves reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length. They are solid slate or lilac, with intense red streaks, and have irregular edges.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for making strong rope
It is very rare outside of a particular area.