Goldentear
Magia herbaceum
Crystallaceae (the Crystal family)
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Description
An ephemeral annual appearing only during specific astronomical events. Needle-like foliage arranged in spirals along the stem.
Fragrant flowers release their scent only under specific conditions, colored frost blue. Blooms in the presence of kindness.
Habitat
Grows in the shadow of libraries and places where books are kept.
Traditional Uses
The sap was used to make a temporary ink that fades over weeks.
Folklore
Believed to mark the boundaries between the seen and unseen worlds.
Similar Species
Resembles Serpentmoss.
Conservation
Locally common but declining in some parts of its range.
Field Notes
Sometimes forms fairy rings in undisturbed locations.