Supplejack (263/2613)

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New shoots of the supplejack liana grow rapidly for the canopy in search of sunlight, twisting around other stems – or in this case, itself – for support.

Scientific name
Ripogonum scandens
Common names
supplejack, kareao
Location
Hauturu / Little Barrier Island, New Zealand
Photo ID
25344