Southeastern Grain (Flatgrain)
Basic Information
Anatomy
The grain of the flatgrain grows on two sides of the stem. The grain will grow both outward and inward, but more inwards than outwards. By that I mean that the grown grows slower the further away from the stem that it is, and quicker when it gets closer. Two parallel grains will eventually fuse together, forming a relatively flat surface. The plant will have from two to six pairs of grains growing on it, each pair about an inch apart. The stem will measure from one to two feet starting at ground height.
Biological Traits
Height varies from one to two feet. The amount of grains varies from four to twelve, although something might damage the plant to stop the grain from growing properly if at all. The size of the grains vary from one to three inches when mature, measuring from side to side.
Additional Information
Domestication
Flatgrain grows wildly, but in the recent century, the Nikin have been domesticating the plant to have more grains that grow larger, with the stem growing shorter. The domestic grain is known as Plategrain.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Flatgrain and Plategrain is used for food and furniture.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Found primarily in the eastern province of the southern country Remeyae. Can be found in surrounding areas, and grows in an abundance.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
Birds will take the grain and drop it somewhere else, letting it germinate. Bugs will hide on the underside of the drooping plant while eating it, with no benefit to the plant.
Lifespan
Three seasons.
Conservation Status
Least Concern. Population rising.
Average Height
1-2 feet.
Average Weight
A single stalk would weigh about two ounces, give or take.
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