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The Herbarium

A Field Guide to Real and Imaginary Plants

Vinefern

Inventa muscosa

Memoriae (the Memory family)

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Description

An ephemeral annual appearing only during specific astronomical events. Heart-shaped leaves with downy undersides and serrated margins.

Tubular flowers attract long-tongued pollinators with deep nectaries, colored pale silver. Blooms only in leap years.

Habitat

Appears in gardens that have been tended with love for generations.

Traditional Uses

Dried flowers were burned as incense during ceremonies.

Folklore

Planted on graves to help the departed find peace.

Similar Species

Distinguished from Ancientmoss.

Conservation

Not evaluated - may not actually exist.

Field Notes

Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.