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Waterpine

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This short tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 686 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in silky, brown and grey bark, and inside, the hard wood is black.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright, with dozens of twigs covered with small bunches of tiny, gray needles. The needles themselves are light.

In late summer it produces small, orange aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.