Saltstem (Halophytum cortex)

Alias: None
Origin: Inland Thazvaar (brine zones)

The Saltstem is a small, resilient succulent native to the harsh brine zones of Inland Thazvaar. Characterized by its thick, salt-encrusted bark and internal water storage, it plays a vital role in arid ecosystem stability and serves as a critical survival resource for Thazvaari nomads during lean seasons.

Lifespan

Lives 20–30 years. Matures at 4–6 years. Produces seeds post-storm.

Uses

• Ecological Role: Stabilizes saline soils; stores water accessible to local fauna.
• Cultural Significance: Harvested by Thazvaari nomads for salt preservation; symbolizes survival and desert wisdom.
• Guidance: Collect salt deposits during dry seasons. Monitor root spread in relation to tidal or saline shifts.

Notes

Documented in the Era of Absolute Expansion (~3,000 years before modern Geba), Saltstems support Thazvaar’s brine ecosystems. Extant and valued.