Moonvine

Moonvines are large kelp species growing in the deep oceans around the world. They are a famous species of plant, constantly being used in cooking recipes and in architecture.
Moonvines have been used in Oriole architecture for thousands of years. Moonvines are abundant in the oceans surrounding Orrios, so the people have harvested them. They dry the kelp in large fields under the blazing sun, and when dried they are completely waterproof. Weaving them into the rooves of houses has been a tradition for many years

Basic Information

Anatomy

Moonvines have a consistent, steel blue colour. The gas bladders are a lighter blue fading into yellow at the top and bottom. The stalk is a slightly darker blue colour.

Growth Rate & Stages

Moonvines can grow up to half a metre a day in best conditions, but on average about 12-15cm a day.

Ecology and Habitats

Moonvines typically grow in large clusters, or "forests". They can survive in most underwater environments, regardless of depth. They can be found in places as shallow as 5 metres, and as deep as the Grand Abyss .

Average Height

Maximum of 100m

Geographic Distribution

• Bottomless Sea
• Grand Abyss
• Greenerth
• Half Ocean
• Shimmering Ocean
• South Ocean

Moonvines gets its name from its ability to glow depending on the moon cycle. At a full moon, the moonvines glow brightest. During purple and red moons, moonvines glow purple and red respectively. This glowing also applies to the dried roofs in Oriole architecture.