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Magentafern

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

This short shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for around 17 years. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has numerous wide, straight stems covered in wrinkled, brown-green bark, and the wood inside is pale yellow.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright with dozens of twigs that and are covered with small bunches of huge, spear shaped, leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are slate with grey tips, delicate and smooth.

In early spring it produces several medium-sized, magenta flowers with stiff, pointed petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are very delicate and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like alcohol.

It coexists peacefully with other plants.
Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
It is suitable for use as a construction material