Lurpincer

The lurpincer can grow even in less-fertile soils. It can even tolerate salty soil, allowing it to survive on the dunes of beaches. Its tolerance of salty soil allows it to carve out a distinct niche not filled by its ancestor. Their niches are so clearly defined that one can tell how close one is to the beach by noting the proportion of lurpincers to luroots. The aboveground parts of the lurpincer grow to full size in thirty weeks, while the roots continue to grow (if slowly) for the rest of its life. It first reproduces at a year and a half of age, reproducing each year after that in ideal conditions. Individuals live for thirty-five years. The roots remain in the soil after the death of the individual. The roots are surprisingly resistant to decay, as it can take decades for them to visibly rot. The roots became paler and tougher with time, and develop a slight scaly pattern on the surface. The lurpincer's leaves, flower, and resonating fan grow from a small stalk. Initially, the stalk is delicate and herbaceous, but by the third week of growth it hardens into woody sections. However, some parts remain flexible and herbaceous, allowing the stalk to bend slightly in the wind. The lurpincer's leaves, like its ancestor's, are succulent, allowing it to store water. Unlike its ancestor, the leaves are covered in a thin layer of wax that protects it from salt spray.