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Silverwood

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

This small tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 193 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in hard, ridged, light gray bark, and inside, the flexible wood is white with black speckles.

The small bunches of branches are short, thin and wispy and are covered with small amounts of smooth, huge, needle-like leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are light grey and green.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, orange aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

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

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

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It is slightly resistant to fire damage.
The leaves are bitter, but very healthy.