Blueleaf

A blueleaf was a type of tree found in Faerûn.

It was so named for the color of its leaves, which were a strange, gleaming blue and had many points. The wood of the tree was surprisingly durable; the relatively thin trunk rarely broke, even when under extreme stress. They bent in winds and under snows, and in winter they could stable snow tunnels over roads that sheltered travelers. Blueleafs often grew in thick copses and typically reached heights of 40 feet (12 meters).

The leaves and sap could be crushed to make a bright blue dye often used in clothing manufacture in the North. These could also be burned to produce a vivid, jumping blue flame. These were favored by minstrels and storytellers for special effects.

Blueleafs were often found north of Amn, in humid temperate and subarctic latitudes.