Twistvine Pine

This average-sized tree grows up to 11 meters (36.1 feet) tall and lives seemingly forever, with many known specimen being tens of thousands of years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in thin, cracked, light brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is brown.

The abundance of branches are very short and thin, with thousands of twigs covered with large amounts of tiny, red needles. The needles themselves are flimsy.

In late summer it produces small, vibrant orange, spiky-shelled seeds.

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 grassy ground between them.