Glow Plant

They resemble roses in the garden but are far more difficult to grow. Their petals are multi-coloured so they look like dancing fairies in the wind.

After dark is when they look prettiest as the petals glow under the moonlight. The children usually say that the petals catch the sunlight during the day and release it at night so we have no reason to be scared of the dark. I'm not sure I believe that, but it's a nice story.

They have been a source of wonder for children throughout history because of their ability to glow however this same property means that they have been distrusted by adults who claim they retain the souls of the condemned dead.

It was eventually discovered that these flowers could be used in a healing salve for minor burns which made it more popular with country people. In towns it continues to be distrusted because of its eerie look.

It is commonly used in a salve to treat burns. When we were younger, Marya used to have to coat my brothers and I in it when we had stayed outside to long in the summer sun.

In my travels to more remote areas, I discovered that the glowing qualities of the flowers are revered as part of some festivals.

The rarer colours are also valued in the Upper Town of Forivermoth where they are grown in gardens as a show of wealth.

The flowers are poisonous when ingested however when properly processed into the salve it can be applied on broken skin without negative affects.