Nooneye
Magia rorida
Antiquaceae (the Ancient family)
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Description
An epiphytic grower attaching to bark and stone without rooting in soil. Feathery, finely divided leaves resembling green lace.
Large, solitary blooms open at dusk and close before dawn, colored luminous gold. Blooms at the summer solstice.
Habitat
Grows exclusively in the cracks of old stone walls and ruins.
Traditional Uses
Pressed flowers preserved in books were exchanged as tokens of affection.
Folklore
Planted on graves to help the departed find peace.
Similar Species
Hybridizes with Shadowvine.
Conservation
Possibly extinct in the wild - surviving only in botanical gardens.
Field Notes
Photographing this species requires patience and soft light.