Wildeye
Lunaa scintilla
Umbraceae (the Shadow family)
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Description
An evergreen with persistent leaves that last multiple seasons. Aromatic leaves release fragrance when crushed between fingers.
Flowers have six tepals and emit a faint bioluminescent glow, colored copper orange. Blooms in the hour before rain.
Habitat
Restricted to a single valley, unknown outside its mountain home.
Traditional Uses
The sap was used to make a temporary ink that fades over weeks.
Folklore
Children believed it could reveal hidden paths through forests.
Similar Species
Grows alongside Falsemoss.
Conservation
Recovering after near-extinction in the previous century.
Field Notes
Look for characteristic growth pattern on north-facing surfaces.