Brambleweed is an excellent defensive plant/
weapon. Many a creature has found death trying to
reach a goal that lies on the other side of the tangled
brambleweed mass. Death usually results from impalement
or deep, bloodletting cuts caused by the thousands of
razor-sharp thorns. Once in brambleweed, most people die
attempting to extract themselves.
Terrain: Any
Frequency: Common #
Appearing: 10-1000 Weed, 1-20 Tree
Brambleweed is a thick, thorny, vine-like plant that
grows with incredible speed. Only the leading edge of a
brambleweed mass actually grows; the rest is an almost
impassable wall of thorns.
Brambleweed grows as a thick, twisted, tangled mass
of thorny brown-grey vines. The bramble vine does not
put forth leaves. The stems are the actual photosynthetic
component of the plant. The ends of each vine are the
only parts that grow. As the vine grows, the older part
of the brambleweed hardens from lack of moisture. In
this fashion, the brambleweed forms its own trellis as
it grows. Although hardened from lack of moisture, the
underbramble remains tough, creating a deadly defense
for the newer shoots. Hardened brambleweed does not
burn.