Gripping plant (7)

I believe the answer is:

climber

(Other definitions for climber that I've seen before include "Edward Whymper, for example" , "Plant that grows up a support" , "Plant such as ivy" , "Bonnington" , "Mountaineer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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