Goblintear
Hiberna digita
Mythicaceae (the Myth family)
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Description
A shrubby perennial with woody stems and aromatic foliage. Needle-like foliage arranged in spirals along the stem.
Flowers are small, star-shaped, blooming in umbels of 12-20, colored midnight black. Blooms under a full moon.
Habitat
Prefers boggy meadows and the margins of still water.
Traditional Uses
The bitter root served as a digestive tonic.
Folklore
Legend says it first grew where a falling star touched earth.
Similar Species
Resembles Lightweed.
Conservation
Recovering after near-extinction in the previous century.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.