This is the last of my flora compendium so it’s a bit short but enjoy: Meng Tree Physical Description: A tree resembling the locust tree in shape, bears yellow flowers but no fruits. Special Properties: Consuming it will help you to tell right from wrong. Niu Shang Physical Description: A plant whose leaves are shapedContinue reading “Chinese Lore- A selection of Mythical Flora (7)”
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Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (6)
Bai Gao Physical Description: A tree that looks like paper mulberry but has red patterns. Special Properties: Its sap looks like paint but tastes sweet. Those who eat it will feel full in the stomach and have their tiredness relieved. It can also be used to dye stones and jades. Jia Fruit Physical Description: AContinue reading “Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (6)”
Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (5)
Qi Physical Description: A tree that looks like populus with red patterns, with tree sap the colour of blood and does not bear fruits. Special Properties: Coating a horse with its tree sap can tame it. Di Wu Physical Description: A barbed tree whose leaves are shaped like peppers and bears red fruits. Special Properties:Continue reading “Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (5)”
Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (4)
Tiao Grass Physical Description: A plant that looks like sunflower with red flowers and yellow fruits. Its fruits look like babies’ tongues. Special Properties: Consuming its fruits can make increase your willpower, making you less susceptible to deceit and temptations. Ghost Grass Physical Description: A grass that looks like the oil sunflower, with a redContinue reading “Chinese Lore- A Selection of Mythical Flora (4)”
Chinese Lore- A selection of Mythical Flora (3)
Li Tree Physical Description: A tree with square leaves and yellow flowers that sprouts tiny floss on their petals. Special Properties: The fruits it bears are fist-sized. Consuming them will greatly improve one’s memory, might even make someone attain photographic memory. Zhi Chu Physical Description: A plant that looks like okra except that it hasContinue reading “Chinese Lore- A selection of Mythical Flora (3)”
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