Gie

Gie is both the name for the plant and it's produce. The plant is a woody bulb that grows a large number of starchy, potato-like stalks from the ground. These stalks, commonly called Gie or Gie Noodles, are typically boiled and used as a sort of pasta noodle. The bulb cannot be eaten, but it can be used as a flammable substance.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Gie extends from the ground in a large number of 8-inch shoots connected by a root bulb.

Genetics and Reproduction

Gie reproduces through it's budding stalks, which when planted result in a new Gie crop in a few months.

Ecology and Habitats

Gie tends to grow in drier inland areas.

Conservation Status

Gie is one of the most widely cultivated crops in all of Endais.