Rattan vine
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| Berchemia scandens Trel. |
Rattan vine (Berchemia scandens, also called Alabama supplejack) is a species of climbing plant in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. It is not related to the Asian rattan palms.
Rattan vine grows in the central and southern parts of the United States. The strong, supple stem of the plant, which can be up to 15 cm in diameter, is often used for wickerwork.
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