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{{Laudean}} | {{Laudean}} | ||
=Flora= | =Flora= | ||
==Beith== | |||
'''Classification: Shrub''' | |||
This plant is a shrub that grows in mountainous and temperate climates. Its leaves are doubly serrate with feather veins, and they often appear in pairs. The beith is monoecious, opening with or before the leaves and borne on three-flowered clusters. | |||
==Derma== | ==Derma== | ||
'''Classification: Weed''' | '''Classification: Weed''' | ||
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This center is harvested, toasted and then ground up to produce a fine powder that is added to hot water to produce [[Bryque Province Coffee]]. | This center is harvested, toasted and then ground up to produce a fine powder that is added to hot water to produce [[Bryque Province Coffee]]. | ||
==Goman== | |||
'''Classification: Fruit''' | |||
This fruit tree only grows in tropical climates but will produce up to 3 crops a year. The tree it self is about 20 foot tall with yellowish green leaves. The trunk is rough and has a fibrous exterior that seems to be constantly shedding. | |||
The fruit it self has a tough waxy exterior and a creamy texture inside. High in vitamin C it is surprisingly not that sweet or juicy. However it is one of the more popular fruits as it can last for a very long time with out needing special treatment. | |||
==Guyver== | ==Guyver== | ||
'''Classification: Fruit''' | '''Classification: Fruit''' | ||
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The skins are dried out, pounded and then placed in a machine that separates the fibers. These fibers can then be woven into strong rope or tough working clothes. | The skins are dried out, pounded and then placed in a machine that separates the fibers. These fibers can then be woven into strong rope or tough working clothes. | ||
==Havre== | |||
'''Classification: Vegetable''' | |||
This plant grows about 7’ high with huge long dark green leaves. It will typically have 3 stalks about an inch in size and each stalk will usually have between a dozen and twenty large pods. These pods weight as much as half a pound and are larger than a man’s hand. | |||
Inside these pods are full of dark red kernels or seeds. They can be ground up into a type of flour, cooked and eaten as a side dish or mashed into a paste and added to other foods. It is a staple of their diet and can be found in some way or another at almost every meal. | |||
==Irchis== | ==Irchis== | ||
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The [[Zalkonian|Zalkonians]] did some research and have recently made a startling discovery about this plant. As well as blocking Fielding abilities, it also blocks all telepathy. [[Betazoid|Betazoids]] are especially susceptible to its effect. Too much exposure could kill them, and the stronger the telepathic ability, the stronger the effects. | The [[Zalkonian|Zalkonians]] did some research and have recently made a startling discovery about this plant. As well as blocking Fielding abilities, it also blocks all telepathy. [[Betazoid|Betazoids]] are especially susceptible to its effect. Too much exposure could kill them, and the stronger the telepathic ability, the stronger the effects. | ||
==Narok== | |||
'''Classification: Flowering Bush''' | |||
This flowering berry plant has long tapering pale green leaves with white spots. The flowers are a small creamy white with a dark brown center. The plant grows about a meter high and is rounded in shape. The flowers are numerous and seem to have a repeating cycle that will result in about 3 or 4 periods of heavy growth each year. | |||
When the thumb sized flower falls off it is quickly replaced by a dark brown berry. These berries cause a hemorrhagic inflammation of the intestine called Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis. It has been known to result in a slow and lingering death. One that is marked with intense pain, stomach cramps and loose bowls. | |||
==Norca== | |||
'''Classification: Grain''' | |||
This plant grows about shoulder high with thin stalks and big bushy heads of small grain kernels. These kernels are a light red in color and darken as they ripen. The plant itself is a dull green with small leave just below the bushy head. Other than that the stalk is bare. | |||
Once harvested and processed it is ground up into flour and used to make lots of different baked goods. It can also be used to brew a very potent type of alcohol. | |||
==Orgabarra== | |||
'''Classification: Weed''' | |||
This is a flowering plant that is found mostly in meadows and pastures. It requires a very high nitres content in the ground. This is most common near large number of grazing animals. It has thin stalks about a foot to a foot and a half tall covered in golden coloured leaves. It has an extensive root that can be used to make a sweet herbal tea. | |||
==Rowtat== | |||
'''Classification: Weed''' | |||
This plant is a pest as it is hard to kill and has a poisonous root. The top of the plant looks a lot like grass but is slightly darker in colour and has a slight waxy feeling. The root is a small ball in shape with a dark purple skin and a white interior. | |||
In small doses it can produce a hallucinogenic experience. In larger quantities it has caused permanent brain damage and death. It has also been know to increase the control and power level of some Laudeans fielding ability. Further experimentation has been banned due to the seriousness of the side affects. | |||
==Savo== | ==Savo== | ||
'''Classification: Vegetable''' | '''Classification: Vegetable''' | ||
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They taste much like potatoes, but are a little spicy and some can be as hot as mild peppers. Served raw, it is normally used as a chopped ingredient in salads. When cooked they are often served as a stand alone side dish to marine life. | They taste much like potatoes, but are a little spicy and some can be as hot as mild peppers. Served raw, it is normally used as a chopped ingredient in salads. When cooked they are often served as a stand alone side dish to marine life. | ||
==Sorja Treen== | |||
'''Classification: Tree''' | |||
This is a medium sized tree that grows to about 20” tall. It has a very thick trunk with sharp 3 inch long thorns on it. Branches usually start about 10’ above the ground where the thorns slowly fade out. The upper part of the tree is very wide, usually about 25’ to 35’. It provided intense shade and the area under the tree is usually always in deep shade. It is a favoured nesting location from many different species of birds. | |||
=Fauna= | =Fauna= | ||