Cliffvine

This small tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 167 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a narrow, slanted trunk covered in thick, smooth, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the very dense wood is pine-coloured.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with large amounts of waxy, giant, asymmetrical leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are generally black.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of giant, blue blossoms with long, narrow petals. They are sturdy and have a weak scent that smells like an ocean breeze.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, crimson, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between filled with undergrowth.