If you like wandering around in the forest, chances are you've come across kareao (supplejack) - a tangly, twisty black vine that seems to tie the forest up in knots. Kareao is native to Aotearoa.
While it can be frustrating to navigate through, the plant is incredibly useful - it can be eaten, woven, used as a rope or even used to make kites.
Kareao/supplejack Photo: supplied
