waking nightmare
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Intent: To make a fun flower based off the Nerium oleander
Image Credit: Oleanders by chateaugrief, edited by me
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: Neriite
Origins: Felucia
Other Locations: Various - this flower thrives in heat, making it a somewhat common sight in warmer areas.
Classification: Flowering shrub
Average Growth Cycle: Neriite will reach its ultimate height without pruning in about 130 years from seeds and will thrive for as long as 300 in the proper conditions. They produce their first flowers as early as 3 months from seeds, commonly in mid-summer times.
Viability: While not quite succulent levels of resilient, this flower thrives in heat. While they tolerate the shade, they tend to wither in the cold. While they can go without water longer than other flowers, they do thrive with semi-regular waterings.
Description: A shrub with several collections of vibrant colored flowers, often in pinks, purples, blues, and whites.
PHYSICAL INFORMATION
Average Height: Up to 6 m
Average Length: 2 m
Color: Brown (Stem), Pinks and Purples (Flowers)
Nutritional Value: This plant provides some nutrition to select species of moths and other insects via its pulp. To any other creatures, the Neriite provides adverse conditions rather than nutrition.
Toxicity: All parts of Neriite have proven to be toxic to most animals (sentients included). While even just one petal holds enough poison to kill an adult human, death itself is quite rare. Rather, it’s more known to cause confusion, drowsiness, vision disturbances, nausea and vomiting, and other side effects.
Other Effects: Due to its fairly hardy build, the Neriite have proven to respond well to alchemization. Studies have shown that they have both hallucinogenic properties and tend to invoke drowsiness, leading some to consider capitalizing on some chemicals in the plant for sleep medication, though it’s still an experimental process.
Distinctions: The most recognizable aspect of the plant is its flowers, known to naturally come in shades of blue, pink, purples, and white. That being said, lab-made versions have been made in yellows, oranges, and even a rare green, though whether or not the green flower was a legitimate test result is up for debate.
Strengths:
Minimal Predation: While being poisonous to many is bad for others, the small number of those who can consume the Neriite has certainly benefited the plant itself.
Pretty in Pink: Between their hearty tolerance and vibrant colors, the Neriite make for ideal decoration shrubs, so long as all around know they’re only for decoration.
I Will Survive: Unbothered by heat and shade and capable of bouncing back when being put under stress, the Neriite is an ideal candidate for experimentation.
Weaknesses:
The Cold Really Bothers Me Anyway: While capable of surviving with excessive heat and minimal water, the Neriite cannot stomach the cold.
Can’t Eat This: Offering nutritional value to only a couple species of moths, the Neriite is a danger to nearly all for consumption. They’re very pretty, but not fit for consumption. Fortunately for those concerned about accidental poisoning, the plant is also rather bitter, also making it difficult to disguise in more intentional poisoning attempts.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Native to Felucia, the Neriite first entered the galactic scene when a scientist studying the world brought one back for scientific study. The spouse of the individual sponsoring the expedition took one look at the vibrant flowers and said “I want this in my home.” From there, the rest is history. While dangerous to eat, the Neriite provides a lovely pop of color for those looking to spruce up their home, as well as a malleable genetic code for those looking to experiment with plants.
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