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Supplejack

Name
Supplejack

Available
Yes - available

Background

(noun) supplejack, Ripogonum scandens - a high-climbing, woody native plant with tough pliant stems used in the construction of hīnaki, etc. Longish leaves are opposite, toothless, with obvious lengthwise parallel veins and the round fruit bright red. Stem is usually finger-thick, smooth and almost black.

Locality
Location where the specific plant features as part of the landscape

Category
Flora or fauna

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