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Supplejack

Alabama supplejack is a woody vine that can grow to be quite large. In fact, it sometimes kills the support tree through girdling. It's fruit, however, is highly desired by birds and small mammals. The vines are very strong and can often be used to swing or climb. Historically, the vine was used to create decorative walking canes by early crafters and pioneers.

Quick ID:

This is a vine about 15 meters tall. The leaves are commonly 2 inches long with distinctive pinnate venation, dark shiny green. The leaf margin is entire. The twig and bark is green.

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