Appen

==Overview==
The appen is a common fruit that grows on trees of the same name (appen trees). It is found throughout Dreyrull as a wild fruit and is cultivated mostly by farmers.
==Appearance==
The appen is spherical and about 7-11 cm in diameter, able to fit comfortably into the palm of an adult human. It is usually a pale yellow color, with darker spots scattered across its skin, though this coloration varies with habitat conditions: in colder climates, it grows darker and the spots turn orange to absorb more warmth. 
The inside of the fruit is white and contains a row of about 6-8 seeds running through the core. 
Appen trees are usually fairly small, growing between 7-12 metres tall, depending on the soil condition. The tree is hardy and easy to cultivate, so it's commonly found on farms as well as growing naturally in the wild. The tree produces yellow blossoms in spring.
==Habitat==
Appen trees are found throughout Dreyrull at various elevations. Most commonly they are grown in orchards on farms, especially in Hasseran. Being very adaptable, though, the appen tree can grow in various conditions.
==Lore & Culture==
Appen seeds are occasionally carried around, as they are thought to encourage someone to grow as easily as an appen tree.
==Uses==
Appens have been growing for such a long time that they have become a staple farming crop and a primary component of many species' diets. Their juicy flesh can quench a traveler's thirst, and their skin, quite tough but very sweet, is often peeled, then left to dry, before being cut into chunks of crunchy sweets that are usually given to the young. 
Appens are traded regularly, and because the variations in skin color due to different growing conditions gives the fruit a slightly unique taste for each region, it's often a profitable market. The fruit can also be used as an ingredient in cooking; the darker the skin, the tastier the results.
Dragonachu (talk) 13:31, June 7, 2013 (UTC)
Category:Plants
Category:Fruits