Fractal Hedges

Halimium fractalis is the scientific name given to a bush species otherwise known as Fractal hedges, found most commonly in Eden.

Flowers
Although not technically flowers of the hedges, rose bushes have a tendency to grow around these bushes due to their similarity in genetic structure.

Structure
These hedges can take on a variety of fractal patterns, with the most common of those being the Romanesco figure. Other formations are those of Bismuth, Lichtenberg, and Brefeldia.

Environment
Fractal hedges are sometimes regarded as pest bushes, due to the fact that they can spring up in most temperate and tropical environments and can run rampant if left unchecked in the presence of magic. They need regular watering (usually from rain) and sandy soil.

Life Span
Depending on the amount of care is given to it, a domesticated fractal hedge can live to around 20 years - as compared to wild hedges which can only live to around 10. Wild fractal hedges, when left untended, will eventually outgrow the place it is planted on and choke itself from getting nutrients and eventually dying.

Uses
Fractal bushes are mostly used as decorative plants, due to their ornate structuring and tendency to spread on open spaces. They are mostly used to decorate large expanses of land, such as well-tended courtyards or uninhabited plains. An exception to this are Bismuth Fractal hedges, which are often used as natural mazes when grown tall enough.

Despite the actual plant being currently useless as a physical component for spells, magic related to the Earth and organisation get a boost from its presence.