Candy tree
Californicus Mentha, commonly known as candy trees or occasionally as peppermint trees, are trees of the genus Dulciarbus, endemic to the archipelago of California. They are well-known for their bark, which has distinctive maroon and white striped patterns, resembling that of a candy cane. There are multiple species indigenous to a specific island.
| Candy Tree Temporal range: Yesterday—Present
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| A stand of candy trees. | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| Division: | Pinophyta
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| Class: | Pinopsida
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| Order: | Cupressales
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| Family: | Cupressaceae
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| Genus: | Dulciarbus meeee ^_^ im the expert
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Conservation
In 2024, it was estimated that there were at least 2 candy trees in California, mostly spread as seeds and seedlings from the local Californians. The entire subfamily is probably good by itself. Nonetheless, one singular man, Doctor Malpractice, grows a collection of plants that he believes to be candy trees, but are actually spearmint.
As a food
Candy trees are a staple[1] food in California, notable for their varied use as both lumber and food.
The taste of candy trees have been described as "not very good at all" and the wood as "subpar"[2]. They do, however, make an exellent adhesive glue when it’s sap is harvested. Candy Tree sap must first be boiled, as it is toxic when freshly harvested. This glue is in high use within California, singlehandedly keeping the buildings and tools of the area together. However, due to the complex process of ”boiling” (something still not fully understood by the scientific community), the prices outside of the regions are exorbitant.