Easton Marigold

The easton marigold is a type of magical marigold. It has a dark red flower and it gives off a magical aura.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The plant is a magical type of marigold. It has similar features to a marigold.

• Seed - The seeds are small and stick-like. The sharp end is dark grey and the other end is light sand-brown.

• Roots - The plant has fibrous roots.

• Leaves - The leaves are small, dark green and fern-like.

Its defining feature:

• Flower - The flower has small petals that are deep scarlet red. The flower gives off a magical aura that is easy to detect by beings in the Flassi Class. Both the flower and the aura can be harvested and used.

Genetics and Reproduction

Like normal marigolds, they propagate by seeds. The seeds require specific conditions to grow, and they die easily.

Growth Rate & Stages

The seed germinates in a couple of days after the seed is planted. The easton marigold flower blooms in 10 weeks.

Ecology and Habitats

Like normal marigolds, easton marigolds grow best in well-drained soil. They can be found along streams, in swamps and in moist areas.
The plant is not found in its natural habitat (at the present time) because of overharvesting.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

This plant is used in the imlocca drink. The red flower is the main ingredient in the drink and it provides magical stability and energy to beings that experienced a large magic-drain or energy-drain. It is very important because it is the only thing that helps beings sustain themselves.
The marigold has a magical aura that can also be harvested by beings in the Flassi Class for healing potions.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This plant is only found in far away locations. All the easton marigolds near civilisation was overharvested.
This causes harvesters have to go on expeditions to safely retrieve this important flower and its aura.

Scientific Name

tagetes easton

Lifespan

1 year

Average Height

15 cm - 90 cm (6 in - 3 ft)