"Curtain creeper" is a common name for a few different species of climbing plants, including Vernonia elliptica, which is also known as creeping aster or purple vernonia. This plant is native to Asia and Africa and is known for its attractive clusters of small purple flowers. Vernonia elliptica is a relatively fast-growing vine that can climb up to 20 feet high if left unchecked. It is often grown as a ground cover or allowed to climb up trellises, walls, or fences to create a living…
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