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Aquamarine

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This massive shrub grows up to 11 feet (3.4 meters) tall and lives for around 85 years. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has several very thick, slanted stems covered in thin, wrinkled, brown and grey bark, and the wood inside is black.

The branches trail down across the ground with thousands of twigs that and are covered with copious amounts of tiny, broad, flat, leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are found in cream and lime varieties, strong and rough.

In late spring it produces hundreds of giant, aquamarine blossoms with 9 pointed petals. They are very delicate and have a powerful scent that smells like pine needles.

In early winter asymmetrical fruits ripen. The leathery cream skin is peel-able and edible when cooked; it is sweet, and the crunchy crimson flesh is savoury and sticky. The light brown seeds are small and are scattered throughout the fruit.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It only grows on the most fertile lands.
It makes excellent hedges.