Magebeard

Magebeard is a flower commonly found in the forests of Imera. Best known for its ability to improve mental acuity and cognition, Magebeard is most commonly used as a key ingredient in potions and teas used treat mental fatigue and focus, making Magebeard tea a favourite beverage among scholars and students. Thanks to these properties, Magebeard is valued by both alchemists and tea enthusiasts, and is one of the most commonly exported plants in both Imera and Vraelia.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Magebeard is a small flower growing in hanging bunches resembling a "beard", most commonly growing from bushes.

Genetics and Reproduction

Magebeard propagates itself through its pollen, carried either on the wind or by small insects, though it can also be planted in gardens.

Ecology and Habitats

Magebeard grows best in temperate environments, such as forests or gardens where it can receive plenty of sunlight.

Biological Cycle

Magebeard starts blooming around the start of spring, and can live for around two years before wilting around mid-autumn of its final year.

Additional Information

Domestication

While Magebeard commonly grows in wooded areas, they can just as easily be grown in personal gardens, requiring only good sunlight and drainage.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Magebeard is a common ingredient in remedies for treating mental fatigue and improving focus, most commonly in the form of potions and teas. Drinks brewed from this plant are popular among students and scholars, who often use them to aid in studying.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Magebeard can be found throughout the continent of Imera, most commonly in the forests of the Elderwood and the Silverlight Isles.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Like most flowers, Magebeard relies on insects such as bees in order to help pollinate.

Lifespan

2 years

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Magebeard is white towards its centre, with light blue towards the tips of the petals, and a green stem.

Geographic Distribution

• Silverlight Isles
• The Elderwood