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Greyfruit

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

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 44 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in knobbly, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very hard wood is yellow-brown.

The sparse amount of branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with handfuls of miniature, finger-like leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are solid grey or dark yellow, with black lines.

In early spring, it produces clusters of small, olive blossoms with flame-shaped petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a delicate scent that smells like soap.

In early summer it produces , pleated fruit. The crispy lime skin is thick and spicy, and the crunchy olive flesh is bitter and very juicy. The crimson seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

The entire plant is edible and the grains arevery sweet.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles