The episoth tree (Na'vi name: pxorna' meaning "exploding seed") is a tall tree with an advanced dispersal mechanism to spread its seeds near and far.
Seen in the first film
Seen in Avatar: The Game
The large spiny fruits grow from flowers all along the branches. When they are ripe they open explosively, flinging seeds in all directions. The seeds are covered in an acidic, mucilaginous substance. After the sticky seeds adhere to whatever they contact, such as trees and other flora, animals or Na'vi; the acidic mucilage begins to dissolve the surface layer. This creates a suitable surface for the seeds to stick to and begin germination.[1]
The Na'vi gather the seeds and collect the mucilage to use as a skin rejuvenation treatment. The seeds are delicious and are used as a high protein source. The mucilage is thought to have potential back on earth as a cosmetic.[2]
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- They can be seen in Avatar: The Way of Water such as when Jake Sully teaches Neteyam how to use his bow, specifically when Jake says "big rocks" and it can be seen in the bottom left corner. More can be seen when Kiri is resting on the grass.
- In both films, they are seen having indigo tips.
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