Mosslight
Seneca manus
Nebulosae (the Mist family)
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Description
A succulent storing water in thick, fleshy leaves. Compound pinnate leaves with 7-13 leaflets arranged alternately.
Composite flower heads resemble small moons with ray and disc florets, colored pearl white. Blooms during thunderstorms.
Habitat
Native to high alpine screes above the treeline.
Traditional Uses
Stems were woven into wreaths for doorways during festivals.
Folklore
Its presence was thought to indicate pure water nearby.
Similar Species
Often mistaken for Twilighthope.
Conservation
Not evaluated - may not actually exist.
Field Notes
The seeds disperse in late autumn - listen for the distinctive sound.