Commonwish
Ferra corolla
Nebulosae (the Mist family)
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Description
A shrubby perennial with woody stems and aromatic foliage. Compound pinnate leaves with 7-13 leaflets arranged alternately.
Composite flower heads resemble small moons with ray and disc florets, colored pale silver. Blooms at dawn on equinoxes.
Habitat
Thrives in coastal dunes and salt-spray zones.
Traditional Uses
Pressed flowers preserved in books were exchanged as tokens of affection.
Folklore
Legend says it first grew where a falling star touched earth.
Similar Species
Related to Shadowwhisper.
Conservation
Thriving in disturbed habitats created by human activity.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.