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Blackfern

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in 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 150 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, wavy trunk covered in thick, ridged, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the dense wood is mahogany-coloured.

The small handful of branches are short stubs and are covered with very large amounts of covered in fine hairs, miniature, very narrow and elongated leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are found in amber and violet varieties.

In late summer it forms small, grey seed pods.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with grassy ground between them.

A particular bird species likes to nest in it.
The stems are covered in large spikes.
It is suitable for making strong rope