There are also temperate lianas, for example the members of the clematis or vitis (wild grape) genera. They are a conspicuous component of tropical forest ecosystems and represent one of the most important structural differences between tropical and temperate forests. The meaning of liana is any of various usually woody vines especially of tropical rainforests that root in the ground. Born and raised in los angeles, california Her first breakout role was in mothers and daughters starring alongside susan sarandon, mira sorvino and selma blair. Most researchers define lianas as climbing plants that develop a significant amount of wood
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