Sunbark
Sunbark is a deciduous, tall tree most common in temperate forested areas. They are relatively innocuous-looking for their name, but so-called because their bark, when boiled at different temperatures and lengths of times, yields a remarkably bright dye in shades of gold, orange, and red. They are also the parent of heavensashes.
It is rarely also referred to as 'dyebark', 'dyetree', or 'corpsepetal' (after the pallor of its aged flowers).
Basic Information
Anatomy
Their root system notoriously shallow and weak for their height and blousy leaves. A single narrow trunk sports several narrow branches.
Biological Traits
Smooth, medium-brown bark with slight lighter-colored striations; inner wood pulp is a darker orange closer to the surface and pale yellow at its core. Its leaves are plentiful and have a distinctive fishtail shape in addition to their large size (8"-1'), and have red veining on their mild green surface -- these leaves tend to make the tree top-heavy. Its flowers are upright and chalice-shaped, consisting of four violet-striped white petals that age to a bluish-gray.
Ecology and Habitats
Prefers the company of other trees, especially those with deeper/denser root systems that they can then borrow in a non-parasitic fashion for stability.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Its bark has been harvested for generations to create warm-colored dyes.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Primarily Unenshuut
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Although not strictly-speaking parasitic, it does rely heavily on other trees for root stability and shelter while it has leaves.
Genetic Descendants
Lifespan
50+ Years
Conservation Status
Moderate Concern
Average Height
55-65ft
Geographic Distribution
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