Groot is a hyper-intelligent tree-like organism from a mysterious world designated only as "X", descended from a race of walking flora. Despite his strange appearance and limited communication skills, Groot makes up for his limited vocabulary with his ability to grow and manipulate his giant bark-covered form as needed. He is the frequent partner-in-crime of Rocket Raccoon, and they join the Guardians of the Galaxy for an adventure that will test the limits of even his monstrous strength.
Powers and abilities
Groot can absorb wood as food, with the ability to rebuild himself and enhance his strength. He can control trees, using them to attack others, and also appears to be resistant to fire. He is able to sprout, dramatically increasing his mass but also severely inhibiting his movement.
Due to Groot's lineage, coming from an ancient and ennobled sap-line and being the scion of an elite royal house, Groot has received the finest education from the most gifted of tutors. He is highly intelligent and has a tremendous grasp of quasi-dimensional super-positional engineering.
Whenever Groot is saying his trademark "I am Groot!" he has actually been saying any number of things. It is the hardened nature of Groot's larynx that causes people, who are oblivious to the subtle nuances of his speech, to misinterpret him as merely repeating his name.
