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| + | '''Stumpweight''' is a species of tree native to the [[Sadeas princedom]] of [[Alethkar]] and other relatively warm regions of [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|67}}{{book ref|sa2|69}} They tend to grow in small clusters.{{book ref|sa1|37}} |
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| − | The '''stumpweight''' is a species of tree native to [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|67}} |
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== Appearance and Anatomy == |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
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| + | {{quote|Knobby and about as tall as a man, they grew leaves only on their leeward sides, running down the length of the tree like rungs on a ladder, waving in the cool breeze. As Kal got close, the large, bannerlike leaves snapped up close to the trunks, making a series of whipping sounds.|[[Kaladin]]'s thoughts on stumpweight{{book ref|sa1|37}}|}} |
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| − | Stumpweight trees are typically around six feet tall.{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} They have thick trunks{{book ref|sa2|27}} with a knobby, sometimes scraggly appearance.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa1|67}} They tend to grow in small clusters.{{book ref|sa1|37}} |
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| − | They have long, "banner-like" leaves that only grow on the leeward side of the trunk to avoid being damaged by [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} Like several other Rosharan plants, the leaves are retractable and can very rapidly fold up and around the trunk for additional protection.{{file ref|Plants.jpg|Plants from Shallan's sketchbook}} They make an audible whipping sound as they fold.{{book ref|sa1|37}} |
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| + | Wood from the trunks of stumpweight trees is heavy and durable. It is used architecturally to make things like doors.{{book ref|sa2|27}} |
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| − | In some locations such as [[Kholinar]], stumpweight trees are cultivated to be much taller and leafier than usual in order to provide more shade.{{book ref|sa1|63}} |
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| − | ==Ecology== |
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| − | Stumpweight trees are quite common in [[Alethkar]] and are seen growing in the [[Sadeas princedom]].{{book ref|sa3|114}}{{book ref|sa1|37}}{{book ref|sa4|108}} It is likely that they also grow in [[Jah Keved]].{{book ref|sa2|27}} They are usually only able to grow in relatively warm areas of Roshar.{{book ref|sa2|69}} |
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| − | Wood from the trunks of stumpweight trees is heavy, durable, and dark in color.{{book ref|sa2|27}}{{book ref|sa3|77}}{{book ref|sa3|72}} It is chopped down as timber{{book ref|sa3|7}} and used architecturally to make things like doors.{{book ref|sa2|27}}{{book ref|sa3|77}} It is also commonly used to make furniture such as chairs and desks.{{book ref|sa3|96}}{{book ref|sa3|i|7}} It can be polished and used decoratively.{{book ref|sa3|72}} |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| ⚫ | The sap from stumpweight trees is important in the cultivation of [[lavis]] polyps. It is mixed with lavis seeds and spread across the hills during the seasons following the |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| − | {{complete|[[User:Big Smooth|Big Smooth]] ([[User talk:Big Smooth|talk]]) 21:48, 25 July 2021 (UTC)}} |
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