Ardanthe (plant)

Ardanthe was a plant found in the King's Forest of Cormyr, notably in the areas around Dathyl, not far from the village of Espar.

Description
Ardanthe was an aromatic plant. Its sap was crushed out of the pant and rubbed through clean hair to imbue it with pleasant herbal scent.

The Chondathan word "ardanthe" meant "strong heart" or "stirring spirit". It also was a popular female first name and a style of music from Sembia, Cormyr, and Westgate.

History
In 1348 DR, Florin Falconhand offered ardanthe sap to Narantha Crownsilver as they cleaned themselves up in Dathyl's ice waters from sweat and grime of traveling through King's Forest.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Swords of Eveningstar