Flowers

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Agrimony[edit | edit source]

A long green stem with tiny yellow flowers budding from it, agrimony has a plethora of alternative names.

Aloe Vera[edit | edit source]

A thick, spiny leaf that oozes a strange secretion. Apprentice smiths are often told to use it on particularly nasty burns.

Aquatic Haldi[edit | edit source]

Produces a thick wax that tends to settle on the top of whatever water it is growing in.

Autumn Snowflake[edit | edit source]

Almost indistinguishable from normal grasses, this plant only blooms its tiny, white flowers when in constant sunlight.

Belladonna[edit | edit source]

A notoriously poisonous flower that has to be gathered and prepared with immense care.

Blue Vine[edit | edit source]

Not a vine, but merely the blue flowers that grow on a type of vine. It is believed the Dwarf responsible for naming this plant was ridiculed for some time.

Bluebell[edit | edit source]

Common in many gardens and meadows, the bluebell is a delicate, bright-blue flower.

Broadleaf[edit | edit source]

Simply a very large leaf, many hand-spans across. The sheer size of it means apothecaries only need a few at a time.

Buckthorn[edit | edit source]

Considered a pest plant by many Dwarven horticulturalists, buckthorn tends to spread quite quickly amongst other plants.

Burdock[edit | edit source]

With its distinct purple flower, burdock has been an acquired taste in the culinary world for many years.

Chamomile[edit | edit source]

Chamomile tea has soothed Dwarven heads and bodies for generations.

Coneflower[edit | edit source]

Coneflowers are large, white flowers that prefer to grow in the cold and dark. They appear to get all their nutrients from minute sources in the rocks.

Corkscrew Willow[edit | edit source]

Has drooping, twisting leaves that reach to the ground. They are remarkably strong when woven together.

Cornflower[edit | edit source]

A striking blue flower that is quite common in the wild. It has been used for both its pigment and to brew into vividly coloured drinks.

Cowslip[edit | edit source]

Many apothecaries claim that the cowslip aids in the absorption of other herbal constituents.

Crocus[edit | edit source]

A bright blue plant known to be the producer of saffron; a valuable spice.

Daisy[edit | edit source]

A common flower, found in almost any temperate place with grass.

Dandelion[edit | edit source]

Often considered a weed by gardeners, but lauded lauded by apothecaries as a veritable bounty of useful products.

Dragon Blossom[edit | edit source]

Named for its yellow, to orange, to red colouration. Makes a particularly vibrant orange dye.

Eslender[edit | edit source]

A thin, spindly root that has to be pulverised in order to be of any actual use.

Eyebright[edit | edit source]

Used in ancient times to treat all sorts of eye-based infections and ailments. Apothecaries have since improved the results from using this flower.

Fever Weed[edit | edit source]

Thick, ropy vines that twist their way through riverbeds.

Feverfew[edit | edit source]

When brewed, the colour drains from them, leaving a thin, pale version of the plant you started with.

Flax[edit | edit source]

Often used as a textile, as it can be woven to form a tough, waterproof material.

Fluxroot[edit | edit source]

The powdered texture of fluxroot is dark gray, grainy and very coarse, leading to its namesake.

Foxglove[edit | edit source]

A pleasant-looking plant with purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. Known to be quite toxic if consumed in larger quantities.

Gilliflower[edit | edit source]

This plant is completely sodden even when left out of water for a considerable time.

Glacier Clove[edit | edit source]

A white flower with light blue streaks running through it. The petals are rather thick and can be eaten raw.

Globe Amaranth[edit | edit source]

Incredibly similar to Glassbulb, but differentiated by some minutiea that even some trained apothecaries still argue about.

Glowbore[edit | edit source]

Bright yellow flowers poke out from the dark green stems, making them stand out even amongst a busy forest floor.

Goldenglow[edit | edit source]

This flower generates its own light through some unknown means. Sometimes, this property survives into products made from it.

Goldenseal[edit | edit source]

A variant of the glowbore flower, but with darker yellow petals and much shorter stems.

Goldroot[edit | edit source]

A dark yellow root that seems to have a mineral-like glittering effect along its length.

Great Coneflower[edit | edit source]

A much larger variant of the coneflower, with the flowers often reaching the size of a hand.

Ground-ivy[edit | edit source]

Many travellers and hikers find their boots entangled by this wire-thin, mesh of ivy.

Hawkweed[edit | edit source]

The seeds of this flower are shaped to catch the wind, ensuring they travel great distances.

Hawthorn[edit | edit source]

A prickly mass of leaves, often found in hedgerows. A huge variety of folklore stems from this plant, for one reason or another.

Heather[edit | edit source]

Often found on marshland and heathland, shepherds have allowed their flocks to graze on this for hundreds of years.

Henna[edit | edit source]

Far-off Human tribes have been documented using henna in tattoos and dyes on their skin.

Hepatica[edit | edit source]

Preperations of hepatica have to be incredibly diluted in order to be safe for the average Dwarf.

Hollyhock[edit | edit source]

A popular ornamental flower, quite high prices can be paid for specimens of unusual colour or size.

Hookgrass[edit | edit source]

A long, thin stalk that ends in a hook shape. Travellers and livestock often come down from the mountains covered in hookgrass that has clung onto their clothing.

Horse Nettle[edit | edit source]

A favourite snack for horses, who don't seem to be affected by the intense stinging that the nettle causes.

Horsetail[edit | edit source]

Long, stringy fronds that sway wildly even in the lightest breezes. Incredibly difficult to actually use, due to the delicate nature of the plant.

Hot Sorrel[edit | edit source]

When in the ground, this flower is warm to the touch.

Hyssop[edit | edit source]

A plant with a pleasant mint flavour, that is often dried out before it is used.

Itchweed[edit | edit source]

Annoyingly, itchweed only seems to take effect a day or two after you've been touched by it.

Jack-In-The-Bush[edit | edit source]

A large bush-like plant, with only a single flower poking out to inform those of its true nature.

Jasmine[edit | edit source]

Aesthetically pleasing to many, the pure white flowers of jasmine are often brewed into tea.

King's Staff Daisy[edit | edit source]

A flower widely regarded to have a regal bearing; upright, proud and firm.

Laceflower[edit | edit source]

Amazingly delicate and intricate, almost to the point of impossibility.

Ladies Slipper[edit | edit source]

Strangely elongated with an opening at the top, this rich blue flower tends to grow in mountainous crags.

Lavender[edit | edit source]

The oils of this highly scented flower are widely used in medicine and various perfumes in the upper echelons of Dwarven society.

Lily Of The Fjord[edit | edit source]

Simply named for the location it is found in, a large lilypad holds a small, silver-grey flower.

Linden[edit | edit source]

Strong, stiff green stems that grow sharply and quickly from the ground. They have no real flowers or other decorative features.

Lord's Seal[edit | edit source]

Commonly mistaken for moss, Lord's Seal is a group of almost immeasurably tiny flowers.

Lotus[edit | edit source]

A single flower that resides on top of lilypads in ponds and other still water sources.

Marigold[edit | edit source]

Brightly coloured and a staple in any Dwarven garden.

Marsh Pepper[edit | edit source]

A single stem with some simple leaves belies the intense flavour of this flower.

Marsh-mallow[edit | edit source]

A handful of confectionery treats have been made from the roots of the marsh-mallow.

Nettle[edit | edit source]

With a nasty sting, this plant is easily recognised and avoided by travellers.

Orchid[edit | edit source]

A rare flower in the wild, the orchid is one of the more expensive flowers due to the range of colourations and its difficulty in maintaining.

Oxfoot Trefoil[edit | edit source]

A large, round leaf with a cleft in the middle. It tends to prefer dryer climates.

Pondweed[edit | edit source]

Long, snaking vines that attach themselves to the silty bottoms of rivers. Great hiding places for various aquatic creatures!

Poppy[edit | edit source]

A striking red flower, with a large black head. The various parts of a poppy have many apothecarial qualities.

Primrose[edit | edit source]

Pastel coloured flowers, common in meadows, that are prized ornamental plants.

Ragweed[edit | edit source]

The small, tattered leaves of this plant make it look like it's been nibbled on recently.

Rambler's Nettle[edit | edit source]

A particularly vicious type of nettle, found high up in the mountains. Excrutiatingly painful, but only for a split second.

Redbud[edit | edit source]

Tiny, red pods that barely have any stems at all. Often found at quite high altitudes.

Rock Fern[edit | edit source]

Clinging to whatever minimal water sources it can find, the rock fern has a grey underside to its leaves.

Rose[edit | edit source]

A classic flower, with a huge range of available colours. Found in homes and gardens around the world.

Rosemary[edit | edit source]

When dried it is commonly used in cooking large cuts of meat and imparts a mustard-like fragrance that compliments the meat perfectly.

Sage[edit | edit source]

A humble looking flower whose leaves are often dried or chopped up and prepared in many dishes within the Dwarven culinary world.

Shadow Milfoil[edit | edit source]

Found in dark, humid corners of the world, shadow milfoil has a pitch black stem and dark green leaves.

Silkweed[edit | edit source]

Hanging from old growth trees, bright white silkweed sways gently without managing to tangle up in itself, somehow.

Sleeping Broadleaf[edit | edit source]

Often brewed into a tea, but occassionally drunk as a cold drink, this large leaf helps send the drinker to a comfortable sleep.

Smettle[edit | edit source]

The large pods of this flower exude a pungent, viscous fluid.

Smoke-On-The-Prairie[edit | edit source]

From a distance, it appears as small plumes of smoke rising from water. Up close, it's merely the wispy plants, attached to whatever floating aquatic flora they can latch on to.

Smooth Fairymoss[edit | edit source]

Generally appearing as a smooth, grey lump, fairymoss is a strange blob-like growth fed by a huge network of roots.

Snakeroot[edit | edit source]

Huge vines that wrap around boulders. Often the size of a forearm, they make tremendously good anchoring points for climbers.

Snow Bite[edit | edit source]

A thorny group of white flowers that blends in with the snow. A nasty surprise for Dwarves not watching their steps.

Snowdrop[edit | edit source]

An unassuming plant with small, delicate white flowers that droop down to the ground.

Thistle[edit | edit source]

A flower with a truly distinctive shape and a very prickly texture.

Toadflax[edit | edit source]

A tangled mess of vines with slimy, mottled textures resembling toadskin.

Velvetleaf[edit | edit source]

Incredibly smooth and richly coloured. the velvetleaf is a much wanted source of dye and can also be used for various textiles.

Watercress[edit | edit source]

A rapidly growing relative of other 'flavoured' plants, such as mustard and radish.

Whitetail Tulip[edit | edit source]

A tulip that prefers the solitary life. Has a slightly off-white petal colours, but with pure white tips.

Wintercress[edit | edit source]

A large variant of cress that favours colder environments.

Witch Hazel[edit | edit source]

Its yellow flowers almost resemble tendrils poking from the main plant. Witch hazel is often worked into a soothing salve or paste.

Woodbine[edit | edit source]

Also known as honeysuckle, the flowers of this plant are very highly scented, more so at night.

Yarrow[edit | edit source]

When you look closely at the white flowers, you notice the heads are also comprised of dozens of tiny flowers and petals.

Yellowcress[edit | edit source]

A variant of the cress plant, though this one has a slight yellow tinge to it.

Wilted Sun[edit | edit source]

Strangely, this golden flower thrives in Autumn and Winter and begins to wilt in Summer months.