Frostsong
Filicia cardia
Nebulosae (the Mist family)
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Description
A climbing vine that seeks moonlight, turning its leaves toward the night sky. Foliage consists of deeply lobed palmate leaves with purple venation.
Orchid-like blooms with intricate markings that guide pollinators, colored midnight black. Blooms after long silences.
Habitat
Thrives in coastal dunes and salt-spray zones.
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used as a sleep aid, with dried leaves placed under pillows.
Folklore
Folk wisdom holds that it should never be brought indoors.
Similar Species
Compare with Noonfern.
Conservation
Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Field Notes
A hand lens reveals details invisible to the naked eye.