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The Taxonomy of Plants in the Magical World,
Written by a Collaboration of Authors,
Published by New Age Presses.
Volume Entree: 005
Author: KiDz
Common Name: Australian Squawking Tree
Catalogued Name:
Endemic to: Eastern coastal regions of australia, usually growing in an area 200-300 kilometres from at and inward from the sea.
Classification: Plant
Native Environment: Desert, arid areas
Origin: It is theorized that this tree evolved as it did to take advantage of the migratory patterns of many species of bird that frequently travel above the eastern regions of the Australian continent.
Distinct Characteristics: Squawking Pods, Knockout Sap, touch Bark
Applications: Pain dulling potions, Ambrose Illusionary potion (See, The Studies of Potions in the Magical World, for further details.)
Description: Thick trunk, branches and stems, rough bark perfect for small birds to grip, tannish grey in colour, small but numerous sap nodules on the branches, a single large sap pool that surrounds the trunk for 10-30 meters with Hanging pods that replicate the sounds of a bird call.
Optimum Growing Conditions: High Sunlight, Temperatures in the range of
Life Cycle:
Reproduction Method: Light seeds that
Mobile Capabilities: None, the Australian Squawking Tree in im-mobile.
Sentience/ Intelligence Level: None-Low Reactionary
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Nutrition: Ground nutrients, with the sap pool as a primary nutrient source.
Peculiarities: The sap the tree gives off does not seem to effect cold blooded creatures, particularly reptiles.
Growth rate: 8-12 centimeters per year depending on optimum conditions
Growth Size:
Minimum Adult Height, 8-12 Meters.
Maximum Adult Height, 12-23 Meters
Vulnerabilities:
Nutrient Shortage, due to drops in bird populations or migratory patterns.