Dawnbloom
Serpa lacrimis
Silentaceae (the Silence family)
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Description
An aquatic plant floating on still water with submerged root systems. Foliage consists of deeply lobed palmate leaves with purple venation.
Fragrant flowers release their scent only under specific conditions, colored pale silver. Blooms when specific stars align.
Habitat
Appears in gardens that have been tended with love for generations.
Traditional Uses
The sap was used to make a temporary ink that fades over weeks.
Folklore
Considered unlucky by some, fortunate by others - opinions vary by region.
Similar Species
Grows alongside Ancienteye.
Conservation
Recovering after near-extinction in the previous century.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.