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Groundberry Tree

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

This large fruit tree grows up to 36 feet (11.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 55 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in silky, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy.

The branches trail down across the ground and are covered with very large amounts of miniature, perforated leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are gold on the edges and white at the center.

In early spring, it produces handfuls of large, intense red blossoms with 2 pointed petals. They fall easily and have a fairly strong scent that smells like rich perfume.

In mid-summer it produces , pleated fruit. The rough dark brown skin is tough and inedible, and the crunchy black flesh is sweet and powdery. The orange seed is very large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.

Several parts of the moss have medicinal properties.
The sap causes severe rashes
It is suitable for making strong rope