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2 - Plant types Print page Climbers Climbers are lazy. Rather than grow a self-supporting woody trunk themselves, they rely on something else for support; another plant, a wall or trellis. And different types of climber have devised many crafty ways to hold on to whatever they grasp: Twining 'bits' Using 'body parts' to coil around a support, for example, clematis leaf stems and honeysuckle stems.
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A climbing rose Tendril Sweet peas and vines adopt a variation on the coiling technique, using a specially adapted leaf. Thorns Act like grappling irons, for example, roses and blackberries. Sticky pads Virginia creeper produces mini-suckers that grip a support. Aerial roots Virginia creeper produces mini-suckers that grip a support. Previous Next
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