Headstone Trees

Headstone Trees are a fascinating species of perennial plant, unique to the islands found in the Bay of Telluride. It is speculated that this fact may be somehow linked with the Asteroid impact in this region during the Kaolithic Period. While relatively mundane in appearance, Headstone Trees exhibit fascinating growth behavior in that large groves organize themselves in a perfect grid-like fashion. It is believed that each tree can somehow communicate with other members of the grove, creating a quasi super-organism. 
While this biological display may be fascinating enough for most, researchers believe there are still more hidden mechanisms these trees have to offer. To date, there have been no recorded instances of Headstone trees flowering or fruiting. Anecdotal accounts say that one must bury a fresh human corpse below the tree amongst its roots, claiming that it contains the perfect nutrient composition to induce this process. However no institution has had the will or desire to try such a depraved experiment. It is also said that if all trees within a grove receive a corpse, it may somehow trigger the opening of an ethereal plain granting access to the spirits of the dead. But this is all just crazy here-say now... Right? ...Right?