Wolfdream
Phoenixa cantus
Crystallaceae (the Crystal family)
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Description
A climbing vine that seeks moonlight, turning its leaves toward the night sky. Leaves are translucent and veined with gold, visible when backlit.
Tiny florets cluster in dense spherical heads atop tall stalks, colored pale silver. Blooms at dawn on equinoxes.
Habitat
Native to nowhere, found everywhere - a cosmopolitan wanderer.
Traditional Uses
The seeds were carried as charms for safe travel.
Folklore
Planted on graves to help the departed find peace.
Similar Species
Grows alongside Oldrain.
Conservation
Stable where traditional land management continues.
Field Notes
The seeds disperse in late autumn - listen for the distinctive sound.