Silverfern
Tree type: Coniferous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)This big tree grows up to 61 meters (200.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 474 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.
It has a branched, wonky trunk covered in smooth, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the dense wood is yellow.
The numerous branches are long and thin, covered with small amounts of huge, gray needles. The needles themselves are flimsy.
In late summer it produces large, silver, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.
The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.
Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
The bark, wood and leaves are edible.
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