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Copper

Succulent type: Stem succulent (Stores water in its stem)

This giant cactus grows up to 180 feet (54.9 meters) tall. It splits randomly along the body to form 5 wide stems. Each stem is gray, and is covered in dozens of rigid copper spines. The cuboid body is silver or drab orange, and is covered in handfuls of fine, grey, hair-like spines.

It is very fast growing, taking 2 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a handful of flowers, with green petals and a yellow center, grow at the top, reappearing once every 5 years. The flower head is made up of several petals in raised layers. It has an intense scent that smells like faeces.

The cactus's skin is tough, the dull red flesh is leathery, and the peach sap is thin and causes severe cramps if consumed.

It is suitable for making baskets and the like
It is frequently struck by lightning.
It comes in 6 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.