Tul-Irkum

...If you wander the fields you may come across a familiar flower with a pleasant fragrance, Tul-Irkum. Some say wild Tul-Irkums have a sweeter scent!..

Ecology and Habitat

Tul-Irkum (nov. Sky-Reach) is a very common field flower, as well as a very domesticated species. The thin long stem ends with a large flower, a quiet noticeable feature is its long stamens, which greatly assist in pollination (by exposing the pollen to the wind) and give the flower its name. The flower comes in a variety of colours, but the most widespread and popular is yellow (Eiaz Tul-Irkum). These properties allow the plant to be the most common honey plant.
Tul-irkum's most favoured places are grass fields, steppes and lowlands.

Use and Application

Flower

Tul-irkum's most prominent feature is its pleasing aroma. As such, its a great gift! Tul-irkum seeds also have some health benefits, as they have mild pain-relieving effects when made into a tincture. The petals of the flower are made into a bitter tea, which retains its delightful floral scent, and is quite popular among the older Novār.

Seeds

The seeds are often mixed with sweet syrups and added into a variety of baked goods, which are very popular among the Novār.

Nalwés Applications

As well as the aforementioned uses; Tal-Irkum (known locally as Talarka) has taken on a spiritual role in the Ó Nalwés faith and The Sisters regions.
Featuring prominently in Nalwés funerary rituals, the Tal-irkum is ground into a fine powder and then ignited in combination with other local fragrances, forming a powerful and pleasant aroma. During the final internment ceremony in these rituals, The Brides of Amatas waft the concoction throughout the room from handheld lamps and burners, forming a dominant fog that is unmistakeably colourful.

Tul-Irkum by Neorgothic

Geographic Distribution

• Valley of Many Rivers