Tevar-Sama

Tevar-Sama is a bushy, leafy herbal plant commonly found along the riverbanks and wetland margins of southern and eastern Teros Major.
Known for its crisp texture and faint citrus aroma, the plant is used both in cookery and traditional medicine. Its fresh, green leaves are frequently added to stews, broths, and herbal infusions, and the herb is widely associated with cleansing and revitalising qualities.

Form and Appearance

Tevar-Sama is a fast-growing herbaceous plant that reaches up to 3 feet in height. Its thick, curling leaves are dark green at the edges, and paler towards the center. The leaves unfurl from a thick central stem.
In the flowering season, Tevar-Sama produces a large deep blue flower, attracting river insects and pollinators.
The plant’s roots are shallow but spread widely just beneath the surface, anchoring it in moist, silty soil while allowing it to absorb nutrients from the water-rich environment.

Habitat

Tevar-Sama flourishes in damp environments with steady moisture, particularly along slow-moving rivers, irrigation channels, and marshy lowlands. It prefers silty or loamy soils and can tolerate periods of flooding. The plant often grows in dense clusters where water meets land, forming a thick fringe of green that helps to stabilise riverbanks and limit erosion.

Geographic Distribution

Tevar-Sama is most commonly found in the southern rivers of Teros, particularly along the Andras and Oln rivers, where it is harvested both wild and from managed growth.

Uses

The fresh leaves of Tevar-Sama are frequently roughly torn or shredded and added to broths, soups, and spiced fish dishes, lending a mild citrus-like freshness that complements heavier flavours. In rural kitchens, the herb is also steeped into teas said to aid digestion and reduce fever. It is often among the first herbs gathered in spring and is used in seasonal cleansing rituals in some coastal traditions.
Beyond culinary use, the plant has a place in folk medicine, where it is applied in poultices for skin irritations and minor wounds.
Herbalists also dry Tevar-Sama for use in blended tonics during the hot months, claiming it helps balance heat in the body.