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Bronze

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This large shrub grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for around 19 years. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has several stocky, twisting stems covered in delicate, cracked, yellow bark, and the wood inside is pale yellow.

The branches are very short and thick with dozens of twigs that and are covered with sparse amounts of giant, thin, leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are bronze and white, hardy and rough.

In early spring it produces many balls of small, green blossoms with 7 heart-shaped shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a strong scent that smells like cheese.

In late autumn tiny long, straight fruits ripen. The rough green skin is stretchy and sour, and the soft beige flesh is sweet and oily. The caramel seeds are tiny and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if it falls or if its limbs are knocked off.