Coppergrass
Rara pes
Memoriae (the Memory family)
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Description
A deciduous herb dying back to rootstock each winter. Thick, succulent leaves store moisture and have a bluish bloom.
Papery bracts surround insignificant true flowers, colored pale silver. Blooms during thunderstorms.
Habitat
Native to nowhere, found everywhere - a cosmopolitan wanderer.
Traditional Uses
The root makes a mordant dye ranging from grey to silver depending on preparation.
Folklore
Once woven into wedding bouquets to ensure fidelity.
Similar Species
May be confused with Noonbreath.
Conservation
Status unknown - more surveys needed.
Field Notes
Photographing this species requires patience and soft light.