Writher

Plant Type

Bush

Rarity

Common

Description

The Writher plant would consist of many roots, which extend out in a very mangled and ugly manner along the jungle floor. The entanglements tend to blend exceedingly well from the forest floor, being of a dark green color, which blends well the forest floor. Small hairs are found on these small, spindly roots, which are said to be able to create static, this static is what makes the roots appear to be writhing, and thus granting them their name.

The flower of the Writher plant would be similar to that of a mouth, rimmed with spiky hairs and set white open. The plant is said to be slightly carnivorous, attracting small rodents and bugs into its mouth with its flies and using them to send it straight for its mouth. the 'head' of the plant would be a bright green tone, lined with rims of purple where it would form the 'lips'. Many of these flowers may form on the carpet-like plant found at the forest floor, being notorious for tripping those who wander into the jungle unknowingly and unprepared. When objects would enter the mouth of the trap, it will close and consume its prey, sending nutrients down to better supply it and allow it to grow.

The stems of the plants are not unlike the Writher tendrils/roots themselves, containing the hairs, but being rather short to support the opened trap. small leaves would form around the head in the spring, giving it a 'collar' of sorts, some native to the jungle may be found jesting that the plants had dressed up for the occasion. To harvest the Writher plant for the purposes of replanting- one would find it easiest to remove the seeds, which may be found in the mouth of the plant. Sticking one's hands inside the mouth would be unwise, as the rimming can be quite sharp from the edges, leaving a stinging sensation that eventually numbs. The roots can be removed, as they are quite shallow, however it can be quite laborious.

Location

This plant is commonly found among the jungle underbrush in very humid rain forests. The plant would be hard pressed to grow in other environments, and certainly would not be found in them through natural growths.

Development

The plants will continue to grow throughout the year, having a particular spurt of growth during the spring and summer months, when the weather is most humid and warm. The roots are mostly likely to grow outward, rather than down, much more preferring peeking out at the surface rather than delving within. Flowers will appear at random intervals along the surface, their mouths spread open for pray. The plants will deposit their seeds in the spring time, to the forest floor, where birds and bugs will weave their way through the mesh to pollinate the plants.

Material Properties

• The hairs may be harvested, and woven by skilled tailors into a fine, tough cloth, being a great material for gambeson, this cloth would be quite warm in nature.
• The hairs are said to have a static quality to them.

Alchemical Properties

• A light numbing agent maybe harvested from around the mouth, this substance will hold a yellow tint and be somewhat gooey.
• A coagulant may be derived from the roots and stems core.
• Should the juices from the inside of the flower itself be harvested and compounded, they can be a key ingredient in making an excellent adhesive, this goo being quite sticky to trap those who fall victim to its mouth.

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