Copperleaf
Vespera nivea
Crystallaceae (the Crystal family)
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Description
A climbing vine that seeks moonlight, turning its leaves toward the night sky. Aromatic leaves release fragrance when crushed between fingers.
Flowers have six tepals and emit a faint bioluminescent glow, colored honey amber. Blooms in the presence of kindness.
Habitat
Grows in the shadow of libraries and places where books are kept.
Traditional Uses
Poultices of crushed leaves applied to ease minor aches.
Folklore
Believed to mark the boundaries between the seen and unseen worlds.
Similar Species
Often mistaken for Youngsong.
Conservation
Recovering after near-extinction in the previous century.
Field Notes
Often found in the company of other shade-loving species.