Tree of the genus Brachychiton from the Malvaceae family; a drought resistant tree; tolerant of a range of various soils; and temperatures; can grow to 18??0 metres (59??5 feet) in height; the swollen trunk; with its unique bottle shape; is primarily used for water storage; illustration from a series of illustrations of Bizarre Trees; produced for the market in Europe by Liebig as promotional trade cards; larbre-bouteille;