Silver Ivy

This type of evergreen climbing plant with a notorious silver shine to its leaves and tiny little white flowers is a popular symbol of eternity, and can be found in all sorts of religious or imperial decoration, from every day household items to sacred objects and artifacts. It is a popular symbol of eternity not only because it does not seem affected by the changing seasons of the year or adverse weather conditions, but it also uses strengths of other plants, most often trees, to fuel itself without harming the original host flower. It actually acts as a protective barrier against harmful insects and other animals that could otherwise weaken their symbiotic partner, and therefore it prolongs not only its own existence but also that of the host. It is a popular addition in the carefuly cultivated gardens of noble palaces and it is also seen as a good omen when encountered in the wild. 

Wreathes out of this ivy plant are made into intricate crowns that are bestowed upon newlyweds to wish them a long and blissful union. It can be also seen on the portraits of deceased members of the current ruling dynasty to signify that even if they have left the mortal world, their spirit and improtance is with the people always.

The plant itself does not seem to have any healing or poisonous properties, all of the chemicals in its leaves and flowers seem only toxic to non humans. Still some people consider it an important key to devising immorta lity potions even if there are no known health benefits to ingesting it so far.

If torn from their original stem, leaves tend to wither quite fast and only the most skilled gardeners are able to transplant the ivy from one host to another successfully.