Tica

The Tica plant is local to the Tusmait region and can only be found there in the wild, it is possible to find them in gardens at some of the more wealthy nobles. It can for example be found in the Royal Gardens in Pearlhal 
When the Aloc people settled in the mountains of Tusmait, they quickly found out that the Tica plant was, with very little work needed, well suited for clothing and other uses like baskets.
Because the Tica is not well suited for normal agriculture and because of the place it would otherwise take if they where to be planted in fields, the Aloc people have instead opted for what they call natural farming where they let the plants grow wild but gives a hand with removing sick leaves or removes sick plants if its needed so that the people always will have a healthy supply of Tica plants for their needs.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

When spring arrives in the mountains the plant will begin to grow fast and will within a couple of weeks have reached its full height of 3 meters.

Ecology and Habitats

It prefere the valleys where the humidity is high so the valleys where the morning and evening fog hangs around longer is where the population of these are particularly high.

Biological Cycle

When the summer ends the plant will by the help of animals and wind spread its seeds where after the old plant will die but the seeds will wait for spring when they will begin to grow again.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The Aloc people uses them in the production of clothing.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Can only be found in the Tusmait region.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

A number of birds and incects build their home in them.

Lifespan

1 year

Conservation Status

The plant is not in any danger but the Aloc people look after the plants to make sure that they can continue to use them for their needs.

Average Height

3 meters.

Geographic Distribution

• Tusmait region

Related Ethnicities

• Aloc people