Mahogany

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 594 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in delicate, knobbly, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the very light wood is silver.

The small bunches of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with large amounts of leathery, miniature, spear shaped leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are hazel with orange tips.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of giant, black blossoms with 3 V-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a faint scent that smells like new carpet.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, violet aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

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 well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.