Osapuutel

Osapuutel is a fictional flowering shrub described in this encyclopedia as part of a temperate European–inspired ecosystem. It is placed in the Rosaceae family and is typically treated as a deciduous shrub reaching about 1.5 to 2 meters in height with a rounded crown. Leaves are alternate and simple, oval to oblong, 5 to 8 centimeters long with serrated margins. In spring, Osapuutel bears clusters of small pink to pale white flowers, about 1 to 2 centimeters across, attractive to bees and other pollinators. After flowering, it produces small red to purple drupelike fruits, roughly 6 to 8 millimeters in diameter, which mature in late summer and are consumed by birds in the fictional ecosystem.

The plant prefers well-drained loamy soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. It is commonly found along woodland margins, clearings, and hedgerows at elevations from 200 to 1200 meters in the imaginary region. Ecologically, Osapuutel supports pollinator networks in spring and provides fruit for frugivores, with seed dispersal aided by birds. In cultivation, it is used as an ornamental plant for its seasonal flowers and fruit, and is sometimes featured in landscape designs within the fictional setting.

The name Osapuutel derives from a constructed language used in the fictional ecosystem, combining elements that denote edge and fruit. In the fictional world, there is no real conservation status outside of the story.