Stoneseed
Auroraa nivea
Somnaceae (the Dream family)
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Description
A parasitic species drawing nutrients from host trees through haustoria. Foliage consists of deeply lobed palmate leaves with purple venation.
Orchid-like blooms with intricate markings that guide pollinators, colored frost blue. Blooms only in leap years.
Habitat
Native to nowhere, found everywhere - a cosmopolitan wanderer.
Traditional Uses
Stems were woven into wreaths for doorways during festivals.
Folklore
Children believed it could reveal hidden paths through forests.
Similar Species
Resembles Wildwhisper.
Conservation
Rare and protected - do not collect without permission.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.