Indigo Spineflower

This small caudiciform grows up to 11 feet (3.4 meters) tall. The very narrow, elongated stem is yellow-green, and is covered in brittle yellow spines. The thick, grey trunk can grow to as much as 11 feet (3.4 meters) in diameter. Its green branches trail down towards the ground.

The tattered-edged, wide leaves are found in indigo, beige and lilac varieties. They are durable, but take some effort to detach.

It is very slow growing, taking 11 years to reach maturity. Once mature, a handful of flowers, with alternating petals of vibrant green and azure, with a violet central disk, grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is made up of several petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight tube. It has a strong scent that smells like pot-purri.

The caudiciform's skin is tough, the copper flesh is rough, and the grey sap is thin and causes diarrhea if consumed.