Mnay vines support themselves by twinning.
The stems will spiral as they grow upward, wrapping around supporting
objects. As the young stems grow upwards they will move from side
to side or in a circle seeking support. Many vines spiral in either
a clockwise or counter-clockwise fashion. The Cypress Vine, Morning
Glory and Moonflower spiral in counterclockwise. Japanese Wisteria
twines in a clockwise fashion. |
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