Mistgrief
Crepusca halitus
Umbraceae (the Shadow family)
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Description
A parasitic species drawing nutrients from host trees through haustoria. Thick, succulent leaves store moisture and have a bluish bloom.
Blooms change color as they age, from white through pink to purple, colored storm grey. Blooms during the new moon.
Habitat
Requires the specific mycorrhizal networks of old-growth woodland.
Traditional Uses
Tea brewed from young leaves was believed to improve memory.
Folklore
Said to be beloved by bees from hives that produce the clearest honey.
Similar Species
Grows alongside Crowkiss.
Conservation
Abundant and widespread - no conservation concerns.
Field Notes
Often found in the company of other shade-loving species.