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The Juka Tree Flower

December 30th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Plants, Yabun Forest

Juka Tree Flower

The flowers of the Juka tree are large and have thick waxy pedals. They offer up energy-rich nectar to animals and insects in order to pass on their pollen to other Juka trees in the area. Some of the pollinators rely solely on this flower for their active metabolisms.

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Gramova

November 22nd, 2009 by admin | 7 Comments | Filed in Plants, The Balandic Mountains
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Gramova

Gramova (celo novacula) The Gramova is a small tuft of grass that grows throughout Orcura. It is virtually indestructible and can grow in almost any climate. This grass reproduces by spreading seedlings underground through its root system. This results in the plants being inner-connected, making it one of the largest living things on the continent. The Gramova will flower in late spring and pass its pollen onto the female plants. Both plants can flower either male or female depending on variations in climate and soil composition.

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Fulmos

November 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Plants, The Balandic Mountains
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Fulmos

Fulmos (humus arduus) The Fulmos is a large fungus that grows high in the Balandic Mountains. It reproduces by releasing tiny spores, which attach themselves directly to the rocks. These fungi feed on rotting plant material and nutrients in the rich volcanic soil. They have also been seen attached to carcasses and skeletons of perished animals in the area.  Fulmos can grow up to 91 cm in height and are highly adaptable, living in some of the harshest climates in Solturna and all throughout Orcura.

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Snow Weed

November 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Plants, The Balandic Mountains
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Snow Weed

Snow Weed (nivas herbas) A small weed that grows all along the Morae River, The Snow Weed is believed to be the ancestor of all the variations of weeds that grow along the banks of the Morae. In the spring, Snow Weeds release thousands of tiny seeds into the wind during late spring. These seeds will travel for miles on the small puff of fiber protruding from it’s top. Snow Weeds are asexual plants and produce seeds without pollination, a process called apomixis. This is form of reproduction is effective but results in the offspring being identical to the parent which can result in a weak lineage.

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Snow Weed Pod and Seedling

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The Miku

October 12th, 2009 by admin | 4 Comments | Filed in Plants, Yabun Forest
Miku plant and Detail of Bulbous Tip

Miku plant and Detail of Bulbous Tip

Miku

(Missum Dapsilis)

This small epiphyte is the most adaptable plant species in Yabun Forest. Miku can grow on virtually any surface, as they do not need a root system to absorb water and nutrients. Instead, the “roots” are used as an anchor, quickly growing and attaching the plant to the area. The Miku has a unique ability to absorb nutrients and water directly through it’s surface, thus making it ideal for such a moist forest. It is aided by the tiny hairs on its exterior to trap moisture. They need little sunlight and are able to grow in some of the darkest places in Yabun Forest. It’s small bulbous tip releases thousands of tiny spores into the air, making this plant an abundant breeder. Mikus can be toxic to some animals and have been known to smother other plants by growing in vast colonies.

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