Princess Vine (Cissus verticillata) 錦屏粉藤 - Curtain of Roots (2021 0908)
Locate: Botanic Gardens
Family Name: Vitaceae
Synonyms: Cissus sicyoides L.
Common Name: Princess Vine, Possum Grape Vine
Native: Tropical America
This unusual species produces an abundance of long aerial roots which form a dense lacy curtain. It is a native to the tropical parts of America and has traditionally been used to treat several diseases including rheumatism, ulcers and diabetes.
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