2021 Peculiar Plants Challenge Entry Review

Update - World Anvil Short Lists

I'd like to thank everyone who supported me (and the other entrants) with your likes and comments. I'm so grateful and happy to say that I've achieved my stretch goal of making the short list for the "Regular League" entries, and I couldn't have done it without you all!

Regular League Shortlist

Regular League Short List (Alphabetically by Title)
Ambrosia Fungi by Satrium
Digivine by Mark Laybolt
Lyubitel {Larch Lover} by Gege Escriva
Mizarin Nightlight by Kefkejaco
Royal Thistle by Maybe Stewart
Soul Strangler by Pouaseuille
Stemine by Jared
The Murderous Alyssenne Flowers by Amélie I. S. Debruyne
Wood Maidens by Lyraine Alei
Zare Masni by TC

Premier League Shortlist

Premier League Short List (Alphabetically by Title)
Behold A Pale Horse by R. Dylon Elder
Drowning Lily by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull
Flowering Alseas by Dani
Ielipati Heartleaf Bush by Mihkel Rand
Mind-Shadowed Lotus by Qurilion
Myridias Moss by Vertixico
Orubian Blood Walnut by
Sonosap Willow by Stormbril
Star Mushroom by Diane Morrison
The Immortal Feyflower by

Also, now that the competition entry and share period has passed, you should also checkout Satrium's Stats Page if you're interested in that side of the challenge.

My Readings and (Extensive) Favourites

The following articles⁽ⁱ⁾ are my favourite entries to the Peculiar Plants Competition. Don't be discouraged if you're not listed. I may not have gotten to your article (see below) and, even if I did, I'm just a nobody on the internet with personal preferences. F what I have to say - you create your work for you and your audience. As Janet and Dimi often say, "not all content is written for all audiences."

For equal representation, I've listed and linked each of the 183 valid⁽ⁱ⁾ entries (and respective author profiles) at the end of this article.

Redacted Articles

I've removed the following articles my list of entries since they aren't plants, have broken links, or are private articles/worlds:

Barden Des Ceadrensisches Imperiums by LeonDerProfi
Beagles' Biodiversity Boyes by AardsbouwerWarnink
Esmir by TalesFromTheLettucePatch
Golden Emperor Vine by Skaromas
Gratis by duchessofmuffins
Levitree by JEDI_Rialla-Sheng
Luna Evans by LunaBread
Psionics by
Sky Trees by Stefan Huddleston
The Decennium Tree by LeeFin
The Treaty Of 3100 by
Weeping Needle Tree by Lance Hutson
Welcome To Abetha by Jesse DiMauro

I apologize to anyone who submit their entry between 22 March and the deadline on 10 April. Due to personal matters, I couldn't maintain my daily reading habit and peruse each entry as it was published. I tried my best to support everyone in the community during the share week (10 - 17 April) by revisiting and commenting, liking, and updating my list. I managed to comment on 104 articles (~150 read) before I needed to rest so, again, my sincere apologies to those I did not get to in time.

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Please permit me to plug my entry here since I excluded it from my favourites:

Novel Ideas

The Murderous Alyssenne Flowers by Amélie I. S. Debruyne
The special little flower that saves people FROM SEA MONSTERS but not each other. Also available in French!


Devilweed by Tobias Linder
Non-fatal but deadly. Includes stats for the CD-10 RPG system!


Flowering Alseas by Dani
Beware the whispers. Join Dani as she leads House Apis in the Anvilite Streamers Corps Game of Tomes: Tourney of Tales.


Chitin Wheat by SK Kage
What happens when plant life isn't at the bottom of the food pyramid.


Geertruudia by Tillerz
A plant that will really make and break you.


Eden Sunrose by Sloqush
DO NOT STOP TO SMELL THESE F%&KING ROSES!


Startree by M.J. Tremblay
Even the final frontier can feel like home.


The Petrified Solshrums by Lumber38
Even plants can be gluttons.


Behold a Pale Horse by R. Dylon Elder
Trust me, just read about this tree. I don't have a suitable quip. JUST READ IT!


Stemine by Jared
Now you see me, now you *poof*.


Sonosap Willow by Stormbril
Prove that you really do love the sound of vinyl.


Cyreniat by Elias Redclaw
It won't take your breath away, it'll make it better.


Mizarin Nightlight by Kefkejaco
It's a bird, no it's a plane, no it's a very complex and wonderfully illustrated tree!


Bloombell by Heffé
This flower is music to your ears.


Geode Coral by Ademal
The must have item for all your status symbology.


Eftrassian by Hexingale
Strawberry people forever


Mind-Shadowed Lotus by Qurilion
Are you dreaming? I know I am. Join me on this journey of the mind.

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Cool Behaviours

Phoenix Bloom by Nico
An ever-changing flower with deep lore.


Sun Tree by Shinwashi
An elm tree that could make even the harshest Canadian winter bearable.


The Fossili by Hoot Hoot
The dead shall rise.


Penrose Fescue by BCGR_Wurth
The nourishing grass of war.


Floating Blossom Tree by Starfarer Theta
Multifaceted trees that you'll never overwater.


Potmaw by Fall
Watch your step.


Rumbo Tree by MrTyorel
This tree's fruit will really blow your mind.


Ghost Snow, Aurelia Aurita by CasimirT
When it snows, go home!


Ramblebark Tree by K.S. Bishoff
Sometimes even nature wants to see the world.


Drowning Lily by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull
Aquaphobia, Claustrophobia, Nyctophobia, and Thanatophobia in one sinister package.


A Vile Growth by Sodose
“From 30 feet away it looked like an ordinary plant. From 10 feet away it looked like something made to be seen from 30 feet away.”
-Raymond Chandler, The High Window⁽ⁱ⁾


Chromebark by Dutrius
A metal tree in a pop world


Kerilynth's Gore Vine by Candarin
Watch your step!


Harpoon Cactus by drunkenpanda951
It's not only creatures in the desert that are thirsty.


Hemalilia, "Bloody Nettle" by Regulus_Vaikyn
This plant will consume your attention.


Earth Digger Cap by Syrox the Raven
Beware the watering hole surrounded by the mushrooms.

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Interesting Uses

Lungmeithr by
The tree with the weight of the entire world on its shoulders.


Royal Thistle by Maybe Stewart
More important to your health than apples!


The Ravna Flower by Jake
The all-natural hand and toe warmer. #needit


Memorilly by Endrise
The real forget-me-not.


Bellekanian Fungus by MPoel
Don't waste your time casting fireballs at this one.


Blood Wood by hughpierre
Season your food, strengthen your army, and make your machines all from one tree.


Ceolwerac by LexiCon (WordiGirl)
This creation will leave you gasping and screaming like a little girl.


Coast's Ablaze by James Woodwright
Note: Does not benefit those with severe sunburn, only posters.


Ithriros by
My new favourite brand of coffee. Ow! Ohhh that's why there's a "Warning: Contents Hot" label on the mug.


Sweet Woof by Laria
Textiles here! Snacks here! Come get your textiles and snacks! 10 insects for a copper!

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Excellent Societal Ties

Purple Ivy by Susanne Lamprecht
The semi-sentient vine for dark urban intrigue.


New Warsaw's Hogweed by KajetanWrites
The unpopular sunscreen additive.


Paijez by Allie Hilleson
Little creatures that will make you feel the warm fuzzies.


Queen Mab's Moonflower by Harlen Ogni
A very rare, attention grabbing flower.


Porriha Coral by Isaac A. Thompson
Experience the calm of the sea.


The Immortal Feyflower by
Beware the gremlins in the weeds.


Blaswch Y Dŵr by Nicole
I'll take the tea customized for me!


Edenbloom by RiverFang
No one-liner here, just a good read - so go READ IT!

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Great Presentation/Images/Art

Golden Lotus by Lleij Schwartz
For all your sweet dream needs.


Lyubitel {Larch Lover} by Gege Escriva
The tragic creeping plant. Complete with jelly recipe and hand-drawn art.


Luna Flowers by Amelia Nite
Glowing flowers and werewolves. Watch it bloom in the embeded video (loud audio warning).


Winter Jasmine by
Beautiful, hearty, and debilitating.


Arcadian Dryad by
The languageless yet multi-lingual progenitors of the Woodelves.


Orubian Blood Walnut by
A memorable bloody tree.


Zare Masni by TC
I love this creation but, be wary, "you don't win friends with salad." (Homer & Bart Simpson).


Crimson Haldi by Lethann Aeda
The fast acting, under the table "medicine".


Temple Guardian by hcraven
Temples and museums have "Do Not Touch" signs for a reason - this is it.


Lacipex Tree by Grace Gittel Lewis
The heart of... well not the forest...


Fuddle-Moss by Gilly-May Hartill
Better than Nitrous Oxide!


Timeknot Rambling Mound by Jeruviel Stardust
What you need when you're feeling like the world you just built is garbage.


A Void Flower by TheAngelicDevil
Look into my eyes then you will see.


Brossal Sprouts by Jan Kaltenecker
The cutest little disaster you've ever seen <3


Cloud Flowers by Chrispy_0
Their blooms are the most beautiful site that you hope you'll never see.


Corpse Blossom by Matthew Lloyd
If In Flanders Fields was crossed with Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies.


Ambrosia Fungi by Satrium
Totally fun and safe for the whole family!


Ielipati Heartleaf Bush by Mihkel Rand
Be wary of anti-depressant dependence.


Kengai Xedil by Galaxy38
Now, pour the tea.


Kline by Catoblepon
When your favourite plant is always in the last place you look.


Levin by Alex Griffiths
A big thunderclap for the shockingly great 3D art that really spices up this species.


Loffia by O4
This plant is really lit.


Hellfire Pine by E. Christopher Clark
Through the fire and the flames, tree-mix.


Dødsskogen by Jack F.
It hungers.


Deadly Delight by Dragon
The scenery won't be the only thing changing when spring comes.

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All Entries

Every entry to the Peculiar Plants challenge is listed below in alphabetical order:

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A Vile Growth by Sodose
A Voidflower by TheAngelicDevil
Alhoi Grass by HenryGray
Allurane by
Ambrosia Fungi by Satrium
Arcadian Dryad by
Ashavas by Dolphin27

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Behold A Pale Horse by R. Dylon Elder
Bellekanian Fungus by MPoel
Black Gum Tree by
Blaswch Y Dŵr by Nicole
Blight Wort by Olarae & Astaroth Arcaine
Blood Wood by hughpierre
Bloodberry Bush by Nathalia Books
Bloodwort by MordantRiki
Bloombell by Heffé
Bozyl by Melu
Braccka Plant by Oliver Vane
Brossal Sprouts by Jan Kaltenecker

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Ceolwerac by LexiCon (WordiGirl)
Chitin Wheat by SK Kage
Chromebark by Dutrius
Cloud Flowers by Chrispy_0
Cloud Oaks by Pimenefusarund
Coast's Ablaze by James Woodwright
Commune Spores by Bog Gobbob
Corpse Blossom by Matthew Lloyd
Creeping Madness by Theo
Creeping Rosenthyme by Stephanie (she/her)
Crimson Haldi by Lethann Aeda
Cyreniat by Elias Redclaw

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D

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Dagdan Tree by inkflamewriter
Deadly Angel-Flower by Beanie
Deadly Delight by Dragon
Devilweed by Tobias Linder
Dheryggia by Harold
Digivine by Mark Laybolt
Dødsskogen by Jack F.
Dreamsmary by
Drowning Lily by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

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Earth Digger Cap by Syrox the Raven
Eden Sunrose by Sloqush
Edenbloom by RiverFang
Eftrassian by Hexingale
Eion by Ynar 'the builder of worlds'
Embrace Of Shadows by Robert Kane
Enerngent by Kaleb Clint
Enervated Ivy by Jacob Billings
Ethry - Plant by Ji-woo Mae
Ethynroot by Andrew Booth

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F

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Fairy Flower by SanctifiedSavage
Fever Weed by
Feywood by Jasne
Findore by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Floating Blossom Tree by Starfarer Theta
Flowering Alseas by Dani
Fluff-Trap Tree by JoeNoodle 99th
Frost Trees by Dagur
Frozen Lilies by Lady Grayish
Fuddle-Moss by Gilly-May Hartill
Fungal Horror by Jaime Buckley

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G

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Geertruudia by Tillerz
Geode Coral by Ademal
Ghost Snow, Aurelia Aurita by CasimirT
Giant Flying Tree by Melissa White
Giant's Step by Avalon Arcana
Glassvine by Tris (necromancertris)
Golden Lotus by Lleij Schwartz
Grengu: Smell-Plants by Benjamin B
Grey Globe Mushroom by C J Pyrah

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Hantsutile by cc7799
Harpoon Cactus by drunkenpanda951
Heart's Blood (Flower) by Tulcor
Hellfire Pine by E. Christopher Clark
Hemalilia, "Bloody Nettle" by Regulus_Vaikyn
Hobnut Tree by

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Ielipati Heartleaf Bush by Mihkel Rand
Iesys by Eule
Ithriros by

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J

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Jarletta's Rainbows / The Funky Flower by Thicc Shrek

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K

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Kengai Xedil by Galaxy38
Kerilynth's Gore Vine by Candarin
Kline by Catoblepon

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L

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Lacipex Tree by Grace Gittel Lewis
Levin by Alex Griffiths
Lightwood Tree by Scott Weeks
Loffia by O4
Luna Flowers by Amelia Nite
Lungmeithr by
Lungroot by David Alexander
Lyubitel {Larch Lover} by Gege Escriva

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M

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Melody Tree by ArachCobra
Memorilly by Endrise
Mind-Shadowed Lotus by Qurilion
Mizarin Nightlight by Kefkejaco
Moon Lotus by wormie444
Moonfire by AP.
Moracae by E. Jones
Myridias Moss by Vertixico

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Needlebloom by EKSeger
New Warsaw's Hogweed by KajetanWrites
Nickel Bark by Jonathan Thompson
Night Prince by Projekt
Ninchi by BookMaster4
Ntexnols Nidümch by Lillithwolf
Numbthorn by Michael Chandra

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Orubian Blood Walnut by
Osseus Moon by Prophecyn

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P

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Paijez by Allie Hilleson
Painted Bush by
Penrose Fescue by BCGR_Wurth
Peppers by Adcheryl
Phoenix Bloom by Nico
Pilgrim's Plight by TheGreatBamboozler
Porriha Coral by Isaac A. Thompson
Port Silver by Alsampo
Potmaw by Fall
Prina Via by Skylerher
Prore by TheDoctor292
Protodyafungalus by csgriese
Purple Ivy by Susanne Lamprecht
Pustuled Rose by Snake Venom

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Queen Mab's Moonflower by Harlen Ogni
Quwi - The Survivor Tree by Kahuna The Elder

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R

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Ramblebark Tree by K.S. Bishoff
Raoxen Trees by Evan Arix
Rea Thorns by Gamez (Dan)
Red Bloom Cactus by Loremaster Aemon
Reunion Lily by Esther
Rosa Marina by Luca Poddighe
Rotroot by
Royal Thistle by Maybe Stewart
Rumbo Tree by MrTyorel

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Sacrisi by E. Sands
Safetree by SilikG
Sarudu Tree by Jester%
Scythirs by FirelDakuraito
Sekwoyoday by Frankenstein790
Sentry Vine by --merlin--
Seruteii Ersiileii by X
Seven-Moon Snapdragons by Chris L
Sevia by Ilmaine
Shaderoot Tree by Thyralax
Shroomie by Spectral 42
Shukaka Ciru by Precious Edwards
Singer's Savior Or Cut-Me-Not by Pixelinguist
Smoke Moss by Charlotte S
Sol Flower by Kodi Davis
Sonosap Willow by Stormbril
Soul Strangler by Pouaseuille
Star Mushroom by Diane Morrison
Startree by M.J. Tremblay
Stemine by Jared
Sun Tree by Shinwashi
Sweet Air by Marc Zipper
Sweet Grass by Mutterwolf
Sweet Woof by Laria

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Teleportation Rubber Tree by Muunokhoi
Temple Guardian by hcraven
The Dancing Tree by Molly Marjorie
The Fossili by Hoot Hoot
The Immortal Feyflower by
The Mattress Grass by
The Murderous Alyssenne Flowers by Amélie I. S. Debruyne
The Petrified Solshrums by Lumber38
The Ravna Flower by Jake
The River Ruby Reed by The World Forge
Thornies by Laurabones
Thunderclaw by MGatta
Ticklish Kelp by Sailing Ocelot
Timeknot Rambling Mound by Jeruviel Stardust
Titan Tree by Solstice
Tower Trees by William F. Edwards
Towering Watcher by Naelin
Treekin by Emperor Charles II
Trefolc by EMBlevins

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U

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Umahrra by Knightowl
Umpu Deraksi by Kaleidechse

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Void Bloom by Low-Life in High Orbit

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Walking Tree by
Wanhala Healing Bush by Daniel Fox
Watchers Help by You may call me Tonky
Wind Touched Orb Vine by Urania
Winter Jasmine by
Wolf Grapes by Makenzie Turney
Wood Maidens by Lyraine Alei

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Y

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Yoldeik Forn by S.A. le Blanc

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Zare Masni by TC

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