Day 008/100 Days Project
Concept art of a fireplant.
It’s a root planting type of fruit. It gets its name from the yellow, orange, and brown designs which resemble flames. It’s thought that it evolved these stripes to attract specific animals that can see the red-yellow colors. Without the color tones it blends in with tall grass. Some rodent and bird animals seem attracted to this plant from afar and even make homes out of the thick outer skin.
Despite its name, the fruit is poisonous to dragons and the leaves will give your dragon a nasty rash. If burned near reptile type animals it can kill them. The plant thrives on the large island of Caith. Where it grows wild there are no reptile creatures within the radius. Researchers think this is why there are no wild dragon populations on Caith. Because of this Vermatt has strict laws against bringing any seeds or parts of the plant into their ports and it’s never to be burned.
The indigenous people of Caith sometimes use fireplant to create soups and in ritual celebrations. The plant creates beautiful red smoke while burning and has an aroma that is similar to nutmeg.
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