Ibosu Trees are one of the few types of tall plant life that grow on
Epra .
Appearance
The Ibosu Tree is a large tall tree with a broad trunk, describes as bottle-like or bulb-like, with a compact canopy. The tree stores water in its trunk and stores it for times of drought. The leaves of the tree are large, as big as a person’s hand, and are palm-shaped with lobes stemming from the leaf base. The tree loses its leaves in the dry season as it is a deciduous tree.
The Ibosu tree grows large five-petaled yellow flowers that grow along the branches of the tree directly under the canopy. These flowers eventually turn into fruits which hairy skin, a pink fleshy layer, and then large seeds in the center.
The root system is quite expansive, with a wide and deep reach so the plant has access to water even in very arid environments. This helps the tree gather water for use and for its storage.
Use
Ibosu Trees are grown all over Epra, both wild and as a beautiful crop tree. The tree has also been spread far from its homeland, the most notable being at
Ocarro where they are used for their culinary purposes and as a show of wealth.
The fruits are edible, apart from the skin, and the seeds need to be dried first, or else they taste disgusting. The fruit is used in a lot of dishes, both in
Tiq'en cuisine and in many other cultures, as it has a very subtle taste and is very versatile. The seeds are often dried and eaten as a snack or as a seasoning. The roots are also edible but not normally used modernly for fear of hurting the tree.
The tree may be cared for and maintained for its fruit-producing abilities. The Fruit is harvested from the tree by climbing or by using long poles and picking the fruit.
The water-storing abilities of the plant are also utilized, with people using the tree as a source of water in times of drought, however since the modernization of plumbing it is not often used unless absolutely necessary. The water is accessed by tapping through the trunk and then letting the water pour into a container, it is important that this is not done too much, or else it may harm the tree.
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