Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants - Online edition
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VB 1 twiner climber Stems and/or branches twining.
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VB 2 tendril climber Tendrils present on the twigs and small branches. Tendrils can take on various forms and may be modifications of a number of other organs, e.g. Inflorescences, branches, petioles, stipules, etc.
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VB 3 hook climber Hooks or spines present on the twigs, branches, leaves or other vegetative organs.
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VB 4 root climber
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VB 5 branch climber
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VB 6 leaner climber
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