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Blackvine

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This colossal tree grows up to 121 meters (397.0 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 183 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, twisting trunk covered in knobbly, dark brown bark, and inside, the flexible wood is black.

The branches are very long and slender and are covered with small bunches of clammy, giant, finger-like leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are slate at the bottom and bold yellow with cyan dots at the top.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, hazel, shelled seeds.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, 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 making baskets and the like
It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.
The leaves are bitter, but very healthy.