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Aqualignum

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its leaves)

This small tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 190 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in knobbly, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very hard wood is black.

The numerous branches are short, rigid and upright and are covered with copious amounts of leathery, large, thick leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are either washed-out green or indigo, with slate edges.

In early spring, it produces lots of small, pink blossoms with wide petals. They detach easily and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like warm milk.

In late summer it forms large, red berries.

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 well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.

The leaves are overwhelmingly toxic, and very sweet.
It can survive a very long time without water.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like
It can grow in even the most barren lands.