Sea Bush

Sea Bushes are small plants that vaguely resemble regular bushes from the surface, built to grow in rough, sandy terrain. Their leaf clusters have been found to contain toxins, which make them inedible to all except the Beak Tuna, Gladioceras, and certain types of krill.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The Sea Bush is built with a base made up of hundreds of thin stems. The stems grow out from a single point where the spore landed and support three layers of tightly packed leaves. There is also a wider stem growing through the middle of the plant, emerging with a grey flower-like structure.

Genetics and Reproduction

This species disperses spores throughout the water, which are carried by the currents and onto an area far away from the parent. A good portion of the spores may not survive, possibly either by getting stuck onto animals or not landing in a fertile area.

Growth Rate & Stages

Newborn Sea Bushes will appear as simple green shrubs as the stems start to grow, with some having small leaves already growing. Throughout their lives, Sea Bushes will continue to add layer upon layer of leaf clusters until they hit three. The grey flower will only appear once they reach maturity, as they are meant to launch the plant's spores into the water above.

Ecology and Habitats

Sea Bushes are found in the Plains, and are a very common species. They are often found by themselves, or in a small group. Some can even grow in the crevices of rocks, or with barnacles attaching themselves to the base of the stems.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Sea Bushes are chemosynthetic just like most Nightlight Zone plants.

Biological Cycle

Their leaves do shed from time to time, but they'll regrow as long as the bush is alive.

Additional Information

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Barnacles

Scientific Name

Buddleia marus

Lifespan

Unknown

Average Height

3 ft.

Average Weight

50 lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Green leaves and stem, grey flower

Geographic Distribution

• The Sand Plains