Groot (Earth-11584)

History
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Powers & Abilities

 * Tree-Physiology: The unique physiology of a Flora Colossus is Groot's primary powers. His tree-like abilities include "growing" parts of his limbs to reach out and grab things and provide defensive cover, creating vine-like appendages for fighting, producing sharp wooden spikes that can be thrown as projectiles, and regrowing parts of himself that are cut off.
 * Superhuman Strength and Durability: Groot's strength is virtually unmatched within the Guardians, as he appeared to be able to outlift Drax by several magnitudes. He also tanked an explosion from the Power Stone, protecting Rocket in the process, though a sufficient force could shatter his body and kill him.
 * Spore Generation: One of the more unique and unexplored abilities of Groot is his spore generation, which he can create with his body to produce a variety of effects. This is primarily seen in his ability to distribute photo-luminescent spores to light dark areas. According to Rocket, he can also release "death" spores to kill enemies, though this power has never been seen.
 * Rebirth: Should the worst happen, Groot can plant a small portion of himself and dirt and, with enough water and tending, this piece of him will grow into a new Groot. However this process is not a form of the same person being reborn, so much as it is a form of asexual reproduction, as the new Groot will have a different personality and new memories from the old one.

Weaknesses
Despite his strength and powers, Groot appears a more passive individual and is easily distracted in battle (this is doubly true when he is reborn as "Baby Groot". If angered, though, then Groot is singularly focused on the battle, to the detriment of other mission objectives. Groot's biggest handicap though, is likely his inability to communicate beyond the words "I am Groot." While those around him can essentially understand what he is saying, those that meet him will not have a clue.

Film Details
Groot (in all forms) appears in the following films in the Earth-11584 continuity. In all cases he is voiced by actor Vin Diesel, with Diesel and actor Sean Gunn providing motion capture work.
 * Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
 * Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)