OVERVIEW
Akalu bears fruit very early — even before the mass flowering of other plants begins. Because of this, the tree becomes a powerful lure for animals hungry after winter.
The flesh of the fruits induces drowsiness, weakness, thirst, and lethargy. Weakened animals often remain near the tree. If there is mycelium present under the roots, it releases spores that complete the cycle of infection. The deceased animal becomes food for the tree and the fungus.
