Nighthand
Somnia scintilla
Mythicaceae (the Myth family)
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Description
A climbing vine that seeks moonlight, turning its leaves toward the night sky. Broad, paddle-shaped leaves with prominent parallel veins.
Large, solitary blooms open at dusk and close before dawn, colored frost blue. Blooms when specific stars align.
Habitat
Appears in gardens that have been tended with love for generations.
Traditional Uses
None recorded - this plant seems to have escaped human attention until now.
Folklore
Associated with poets and those who work with words.
Similar Species
May be confused with Lichenheart.
Conservation
Rare and protected - do not collect without permission.
Field Notes
Visit the same specimen throughout the year to observe seasonal changes.