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Bloodwood Vine

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This big tree grows up to 80 meters (262.5 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 164 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in rough, dark brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is yellow-brown.

The sparse amount of branches are short, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of rough, large, pleated leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are blood red on the edges and amber at the center.

In late summer it forms small, silver aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with grassy ground between them.

All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
The sap causes itchiness of the skin