Gourd Tree

Gourd Trees are plants native to Darwin IV. They are 150 ft. tall plants supported by stilt roots. Gourd Trees are hollow or spongy inside. They have to be for the stilt roots to support them. In alien planet they,re encountered by Leo and Ike, comprising the trees that surround the landing site of the probes. In the book Expedition they are called Steeple Gourds.