Suncatcher Plyent

The suncatcher plent has split from its ancestor the tundra plyent. It has spread across much of Drake and has doubled in size. Its now has thicker bark to help it retain water and protect it from herbivores. It has twice as many branches as before to collect more sunlight. Its supporting roots to have doubled to help with stability. Their branches can still move slowly to track the sun as well as fold closed when herbivores try to eat them. They release their airborne spores out of the hole at the top of the trunk. Male and females release their spores and they are fertilized in the air. Once fertilized they will land on the ground and start to take root. They only release their spores after it has rained, which can be a very long time in the desert. However this makes sure the saplings have some water to start growing with.