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Blackberry

Shrub type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This small shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 140 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has several stocky, straight stems covered in paper-thin, silky, black with white speckled bark, and the wood inside is pale brown-grey.

The branches are short and thin with hundreds of twigs that and are covered with copious amounts of huge, very thick, leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in yellow, hazel and turquoise varieties, strong and waxy.

In mid-spring it produces thick bunches of medium-sized, green flowers with slender, pointed petals. They are sturdy and have an intense scent that smells like rotten egg.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if cut.