Summerear
Nocta luctus
Nebulosae (the Mist family)
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Description
A deciduous herb dying back to rootstock each winter. Feathery, finely divided leaves resembling green lace.
Fragrant flowers release their scent only under specific conditions, colored pearl white. Blooms at the summer solstice.
Habitat
Native to nowhere, found everywhere - a cosmopolitan wanderer.
Traditional Uses
Dried flowers were burned as incense during ceremonies.
Folklore
Stories tell that it only flowers for those who have kept a secret well.
Similar Species
Hybridizes with Ancientrain.
Conservation
Recovering after near-extinction in the previous century.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.