Twilight bloom

The Twilight bloom, also known as a purple blossom plant or purple death, was a very rare species of poisonous plants.

Description
Twilight blooms largely bore a resemblance to palm trees. They had thick, scaled brown trunks that sprouted no branches and on average grew to heights of. The foliage at their tops were fronds that drooped a short distance. Their roots were visible on the surface around their base, resembling a fine mossy mat.

Within this the foliage tops of this plant grew purple, cup-shaped flowers with silver stamen. The sap of these flowers was very sweet and they exuded an attractive sent.

Behavior
Twilight blooms displayed no form of sentience or higher intelligence.

Biology
During daylight hours, the flowers on a twilight bloom would be directed upwards towards the sun. During the night, they would close up completely.

Twilight blooms would react to the vibrations caused by any creatures passing beneath it. Their flowers would gently tip over and drip down a small amount of poisonous sap. Most species of insect were immune to the effects of this poisonous sap, but were attracted to its scent. If harvested carefully, this poison could remain potent for a full day.

Reproduction
The twilight bloom reproduced in the same manner as most plant species.

Diet
The twilight bloom was a partially carnivorous species of plant. The decomposition of creatures killed by their sap served to fertilize their root network.

Habitats
Twilight blooms were typically found in swamps and areas with a temperate climate.

In the region of Kara-Tur, these plants were known to grow on the island of Akari. Particularly in the area around Opawangchicheng.

Relationships
Twilight blooms were a favored plant of the deity Sheela Peryroyl.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior