Alabama Supplejack

Description

Berchemia scandens, the Rattan vine or Alabama supplejack, is a species of climbing plant in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the central and southern parts of the United States. The strong, supple stem of the plant, which can be up to 15 cm in diameter, is often used for wickerwork. It is not related to the Asian rattan palms, which shares its common name.