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The Herbarium

A Field Guide to Real and Imaginary Plants

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.