Lifeline

A thin red string of a plant, without leaves, without any flowering. It grows its long body along whatever vertical surfaces it can find, though seemingly preferring their shaded sides. Its obvious resemblance to veins has made it a staple of various folk beliefs in regards to medicine, life and death – and in all of them, it is the last resort. Unfortunately, its proper way of preparation has been lost to time.

There is no use for it that you can think of.