Maidens Leaf

A Shrub found growing in many climates and locations, although typically under slight cover in climates with frequent rain. Its large purple leaves are soft and highly absorbent.
To the constant confusion of mages and scientists, the plant is incredibly popular with women, and in high demand in cities among women of all classes.
Some traders have been known to keep a potted plant on their wagons, as they are a sure money maker. The vibrations do not seem to trouble the plant in anyway, although being in a pot does stop them growing to larger sizes.

Basic Information

Anatomy

From a central route sprouts several large purple leaves. The leaves taper out then to a point, in a average plant the leaves are a foot long.

Genetics and Reproduction

Stored within the central root is a chamber containing all the necessary parts for plant reproduction, on a full moon the plant will shoot these into the air to be caught on the breeze and land away from the parent plant. Due to the plant preferring partial cover in harsher climates, the leaves act as light sensitive sensors to direct the root so it releases its material at an angle.

Growth Rate & Stages

The plant is quick to grow, and once mature will slowly continue growing, although most grow to only a foot above the ground some that have been protected by farmers have become as tall as a man.

Ecology and Habitats

Due to their absorbant leaves they can survive in a vast array of climates, althought they are most common in temperate forests.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The plants leaves are pot into infants pants to absorb the worst before they can be trained not to go were they please.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Widely distributed, present in numerous climates and terrains.

Lifespan

The plant does not have a known life span or expectancy.

Conservation Status

If it weren't for its high demand the plant would be considered a weed. Traders and settlers will often keep a potted plant on their wagon, and farmers will try and fence off a good sized plant should the find it.

Average Height

1 foot

Average Length

2 foot