<previous next>

Magenta Fanfruit Tree

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This huge fruit tree grows up to 74 feet (22.6 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 44 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, crooked trunk covered in very thick, rough, light gray bark, and inside, the hard wood is brown.

The branches trail down across the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of small, fan-like leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are magenta on the sides and lilac at the center.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of tiny, purple blossoms with spiral shaped petals. They fall easily and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like pot-purri.

In early summer it produces tiny, fan-like fruit. The hairy indigo skin is thick and edible when boiled; it is sweet and salty, and the slightly crunchy magenta flesh is sour and sticky. The gold seed is small and sits at the end of the fruit.

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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

The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.
The sap is edible and overwhelmingly savoury.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles