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Indigo

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

This small tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 164 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a narrow, wavy trunk covered in wrinkled, light brown bark, and inside, the light wood is black with white speckles.

The branches trail down across the ground and are covered with handfuls of leathery, large, spear shaped leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in brown, indigo and silver varieties.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of small, intense red blossoms with 7 oblong shaped petals. They are sturdy and have the faintest scent that smells like a damp log.

In late summer it forms small, olive, shelled seeds.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, 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.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It aggressively steals nutrients from other large plants (but not each other).