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Speckled

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This modest-sized shrub grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 117 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has numerous narrow, wavy stems covered in hard, ridged, black with white speckled bark, and the wood inside is pine-coloured.

The branches trail down to the ground with thousands of twigs that and are covered with thick bunches of small, stiff, pointed, leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are orange and turquoise, strong and soft.

In mid-summer it produces many clusters of small, bold red blossoms with circular shaped petals. They are very delicate and have no scent.

In late winter cuboid fruits ripen. The smooth caramel skin is thin and inedible, and the very soft white flesh is salty and sour and very juicy. The green seeds are large and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles