Location The Flora of Wind Reach

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Snow Drop Found only in the late winter and early spring around the base of the mountain, Snow drops lay dormant for a majority of the year. They are a low laying, hardy flower that has a pleasent aroma. Sun Star Found during the spring and summer in clusters in flat, sunny areas. They are a hardy plant that are able to withstand extreme heat and drought. Powder Puffs Found only in spring, these flowers are usually the first to poke through the snowmelt that covers the entire mountain during the winter. They prefer the cold and are unable to withstand extreme heat. Wild Flowers Like anywhere else, Wind Reach and it's surrounding forests and glades are riddled with invasive species of flowers, generally just referred to as Wild Flowers. These thrive in the summer and are known to choke out native summer flowers with their high growth rate and hardy nature. Dawnsky or Dusksky Known as such because it changes to reflect the beautiful dawn and dusk colors, this flower is found in abudnance at the base of the mountain. Growing to about four feet in height, it is not hard to miss and very popular as it's reproductive parts make wonderful, long lasting dyes. Japin A small, non-flowering shrub, Japin is found on the bare ridges of the mountain. It is able to survive with little need for soil, it's strong roots anchoring it into the rocks themselves. It provides coverage for small animals and birds sometimes use the ledges on which these shrubs grow to build their nests, using the shrub for protection from the elements and preditors. Rezouvi This bush is native to Mt. Skyinarta, but has trouble growing in the natural harsh enviornment of the mountain. The bush produces large pink flowers and pod cases that have been found to very important medicinally. Because of this, these plants are carefully tended and grown within the mountain in the Underground forest, the pods harvested for the drug more commonly known as Rez, or "R". Bipard Squat and sturdy, this tree is usually found rooted to the sides and tops of mountains, thriving off of direct sunlight and able to withstand high winds. Though it is rare, these same trees can dwell in the middle of the open glades and meadows found throughout the forests surrounding Mt Skyinarta as well as the Unforgiving. These specimens are rarely identified as the same species as their high living brethren, as they have substantially more foliage and grow at least double the height. Conifers Making up a good portion of the surrounding forests, Conifers are long living, ever green trees. Not only are they pretty to look at, but many animals find their homes amongst the branches and needles. Angel Oak Though there are plenty of different species of Oak tree, this is by far the most prominent and beloved of them all. Found outside of Wind Reach it's self, as well as throughout the Unforgiving, these beautiful trees passively watch the centuries pass, generations of children and animals finding joy beneath their branches.

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Kima Cherry Tree Description: The Kima Cherry tree is well enjoyed by the Inarta. They're found only in one place, the Cherry Grove. The cherries are incredibly sweet, and make excellent pies and other baked goods. The cherries are also abundant, with almost 4,000 cherries per tree during the late spring and early summer. Most people who come to the Cherry Grove to enjoy the cherries will discover that most of them seem to be pitted, courtesy of the Chakama Bird, who eats only the pits. The Kima cherry tree has dark, almost black branches, that contrast highly with the light green leaves and pastel pink flowers. They're quite a beautiful site, but all attempts to cultivate them outside of the Cherry Grove has failed. No one is exactly sure where they came from, as no one remembers planting them or somehow accessing the seeds. The flowers can be made into a potent perfume that almost anyone may find irresistible, and it makes good money collecting many petals and turning them into perfume to sell to traders. The perfume can be very expensive. Rumors have it that the Kima cherry tree was blessed by Cheva, which contributes to the romantic air that the trees have, but few actually know for sure. The scent of the Kima blossoms still lingers even after all of the petals fall, and it's said that the beautiful perfume is infused with even the bark and the Chakama birds themselves. Credit goes to Nij