Drunkweed

A tall grass common to moist areas around freshwater. Their distinguishing feature is thick brown seed pods that curl similarly to a monkey's tail, hence it other common name "Monkeytail". They are commonly harvested to make a popular alcoholic beverage know as Monkai and Monkai milk. The reed are also harvest to make a variety of fiber based materials such as textiles, paper and rope.

Basic Information

Anatomy

A tall grass with Semi-rigid, linear, dark green leaves that radiated from a singular reed stalk. The reed stalk is about 0.5 in - 1 in, in diameter and is slightly taller that the leaves. the stalk is also a lighter green and rigid. When in bloom the flower appears like a collection of cotton-like fuzz on the top of the stalk

Genetics and Reproduction

Drunk weed spreads so easily as it is almost always in a constant cycle of reproduction. The flowers are pollinated the petals drop to reveal the seed pod. Then as the seed matures the pod will turn brown Then once the seed are matures the pod will begin to curl until it the seed pod burst opens . Each seed is covered in a light fuzz-like fibers that then carry the seed on the wind. This cycle take course over 2 weeks.

Growth Rate & Stages

Seeds take about 2 weeks to germinate. Then they take about 6 -8 months before they begin flowering. A single plant will continuously flower for about 3-4 more years

Ecology and Habitats

Drunk weed grows in moist soil around freshwater. They grow even better near running water. They grow the largest in direct sunlight

Biological Cycle

The flower continuously flowers as long as condition are favorable

Additional Information

Domestication

While Drunkweed easily grows in nature it also can be farmed using irrigation canals

Uses, Products & Exploitation

• Monkai:A alcoholic beverage created using the drunkweed seed pods. The pods are first cooked in water along with other flavors the vary according to the maker. The mixture and then allowed to ferment for at least a 2 weeks. After that the liquid can be consume as a slight alcoholic beverage. However the longer it ferments the strong it becomes. It has a natural tart taste the gets more bitter the stronger the alcohol contain. on average 4-5 cups wil get the average drinker drunk
• Monkai Milk: The inner pulp of the seed pods contain white mass When cooked and ferment in the Monkai making process with mass has an alcohol that is about 3 times more potent than the Monkai. After the Monkai is make the seed pods are typical opens and the Inwards are blended to form a thick white liquid. it has a bitter tastes but is still drunken due to its alcoholic potency
• Drunkweed oil: This oil is extracted mostly through the leaves. It can be used as anti-septic and when it is injested it can relax the body ans slow down the mind. Chewing n the leaves an have the same effect as well
• Drunkweed stalks: Stalks are made of a fibrous material. This material can be extracted and pressed to be used in various materials such as rope, paper,

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Drunkweed is not naturally connected to magic. However, its ability to induce a drunken state has made many to believe it has a connection to mind magic.

Species Overview

Common Names

Monkeytail, Simiavo

Plant type

Water grass

Magics

N/A

Natural Regions Found

Springa, Shorwin, Autumia,

Conservation Status

Commonly found in nature and spreads quickly. It also have been transplanted frequently for agricultural reasons.

Average Height

3-4 feet

Flower Description

Multiple white flowers that apear like a collection of fuzz

Leaf Description

Long Linear

Seed Description

Rough dark brown spheres

Harvested Parts

Seed pods, Leaves, Reed stalks

Related Items

Monkai

]Monkai Milk