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The Herbarium

A Field Guide to Real and Imaginary Plants

Eveningsigh

Luxa folium

Stellaceae (the Star family)

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Description

A creeping groundcover spreading by underground rhizomes. Feathery, finely divided leaves resembling green lace.

Flowers have six tepals and emit a faint bioluminescent glow, colored dawn pink. Blooms at the summer solstice.

Habitat

Found only near standing stones and ancient earthworks.

Traditional Uses

Dried flowers were burned as incense during ceremonies.

Folklore

Believed to mark the boundaries between the seen and unseen worlds.

Similar Species

Related to Elfwish.

Conservation

Vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Field Notes

Sometimes forms fairy rings in undisturbed locations.