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Tri-Flower
Attributes
| Na: Nakirokosa Frequency: Rare in The Green Lands No. Appearing: 1-20 Armor Class: 8 Secondary Armor Class: 6 (produce) Hit Points: 2 HD Move: None Special Defenses: see below Magic Resistance: 20% Size: Large (avg. 7 ft., max 14 ft.) Growth cycle: 3 yrs (herbaceous perennial) Production: 1/cycle Lifespan: up to 21 yrs Lethality: Harmless Toxicity: Mild (see below) |
 Tri-Flower |
Description
 Male Flower |
The Tri-Flower plant resembles giant green flower stalk, with only 3 blooms at one time. The flower in the middle is the female part, which is white in color, and the two flowers to the side are the male parts, which are a deep red. For each 3-year cycle, the plant grows a section roughly 2’ in height, which is separated from previous sections by leaves. The flowers -which are about 3 to 4ft in diameter -bloom during the spring of the third year for about a month. If pollination occurs within this month (usually by a small bird), the fruit is fully ripened by mid-fall of that year. The rest of the growth cycle is spent growing in height and size. All through spring and summer of the third year, the plant has a slippery sheen on its stalk, making it hard to climb for most bugs and small animals. However, the flowers are still vulnerable to flying creatures that decide to have a snack. |
 Female Flower |
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 Tri-Flower plant in fall of its 6th year |
The fruit of the Tri-Flower plant usually grows to about 1ft. 6 in. in diameter and 2 ft. in height. The outer shell is covered in many fine but stiff green spikes, giving it a fuzzy appearance. If held against the direction of the spikes, it can be very painful. The interior of the fruit contains about 8 large hollow sections separated by thick walls of inedible plant matter in which the seeds are nestled. Within the hollows there is light golden brown gelatinous meat, in round lumpy forms, usually looking like 3 malformed spheres stuck together. The outside of the meat is covered in a thin layer of dry powder that has no taste, which makes it easy to handle. Within the dry powder, the meat has the consistency of stiff jell-o. There is no odor, but the taste is sweet. If eaten too liberally, the meat of this fruit will cause intestinal discomfort and diarrhea, but no serious harm. The hard, spiny shells of the fruit are often used by Chromatic to make armor and helmets. Once dead, strips off the stalk of the plant make very strong and flexible ropes. Because most of the Tri-Flower plants are on the same cycle, production occurs almost all in the same year. Chromatic enjoy celebrating the occasion! |
 Fruit cross-section |
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