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Burgundyberry

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

This big shrub grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for around 57 years. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has dozens of narrow, curved stems covered in waxy, gray bark, and the wood inside is burgundy.

The branches trail down across the ground with dozens of twigs that and are covered with copious amounts of large, sickle shaped, leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are found in brown and blood red varieties, frail and smooth.

It produces many tiny, red flowers with V-shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a soft scent that smells like damp. In late winter it forms largesky blue berries.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It is possible to grow it from cuttings.
The sap is edible and extremely bitter.