Eveningreed
Antiqua folium
Memoriae (the Memory family)
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Description
A deciduous herb dying back to rootstock each winter. Feathery, finely divided leaves resembling green lace.
Orchid-like blooms with intricate markings that guide pollinators, colored pale silver. Blooms in the presence of kindness.
Habitat
Grows exclusively in the cracks of old stone walls and ruins.
Traditional Uses
The bitter root served as a digestive tonic.
Folklore
Believed to mark the boundaries between the seen and unseen worlds.
Similar Species
Hybridizes with Winterkiss.
Conservation
Locally common but declining in some parts of its range.
Field Notes
Photographing this species requires patience and soft light.