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The Herbarium

A Field Guide to Real and Imaginary Plants

Wildcup

Antiqua lacrimis

Silentaceae (the Silence family)

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Description

A low-growing perennial forming dense mats in shaded areas. Variegated foliage with irregular cream and green patterns.

Flowers have six tepals and emit a faint bioluminescent glow, colored moss green. Blooms in the presence of kindness.

Habitat

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

Traditional Uses

Dried flowers were burned as incense during ceremonies.

Folklore

Children believed it could reveal hidden paths through forests.

Similar Species

May be confused with Summerear.

Conservation

Thriving in disturbed habitats created by human activity.

Field Notes

Best observed in early morning when dew collects on the leaves.