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Silvervine

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This small tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 294 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a stocky, crooked trunk covered in silky, silver bark, and inside, the soft wood is pale brown.

The numerous branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small bunches of sticky, huge, thin leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are olive with peach tips.

In early spring, it produces many giant, magenta blossoms with perforated petals with a tube-like floral cup. They detach easily and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like blood.

In late summer it forms small, grey aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with patches of undergrowth between them.

The stems are covered in large spikes.
The leaves are bitter, but very healthy.
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles