Magenta

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 56 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a slender, straight trunk covered in fine, ridged, dark green bark, and inside, the hard wood is black.

The branches are long and thin and are covered with thick bunches of huge, very thin leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are olive at the bottom and light purple with yellow streaks at the top.

In early spring, it produces a handful of tiny, cyan blossoms with pleated petals. They are sturdy and have the faintest scent that smells like rotten egg.

In late summer it produces tiny, oblong fruit. The smooth green skin is delicate and edible when cooked; it is extremely sour, and the soft magenta flesh is bitter and juicy. The subtle green seeds are small and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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