Scouring Bush

A small woody shrub with rough, fibrous leaves that was engineered from Old Earth Laurels.

Plant

The leaves are green and branches and stems are grey.

Forms a rough mound shape.

about two to three feet in diameter.

Visually uninteresting.

The leaves have a rough exterior and are very fibrous. They also contain large amount of the essential oils that give leaves a foul taste and may cause indigestion.

The leaves of the Scouring Bush contain a large concentration of several essential oils. These essential oils have disinfectant properties. These oils, combined with the plants rough leave surface and fibrous composition make it excellent for personal cleaning and hygiene.
The leaves are often used for this by the tribes of the Spread when soap is unavailable.
These properties evolved to prevent herbivores from eating them.

Grows across the grasslands and under light tree cover. Prefers bright light and open spaces. Tends to grow alone, not in groups.

Wind pollinated. Like most plants of the Spread, pollination and seed formation occurs during the hot, dry summer. Seeds them germinate once the cool season rains begin.

Wind pollinated. Like most plants of the Spread, pollination and seed formation occurs during the hot, dry summer. Seeds them germinate once the cool season rains begin.