Ephedra Brushgrass
Ephedra is a herb shrub that is native to desert climates and some rocky terrain. The ephedra plant is a perennial evergreen that stands 1 foot high, on average. But it may grow up to 4 feet. Nearly leafless, the plant has slender, cylindrical, yellow-green branches and underground runners. In Flamemoor, the flowers bear poisonous, fleshy, red cones resembling berries but with proper treatment can be used in medicinal products.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
The brushgrass is adapted to extremely arid regions, growing often in high sunny habitats, and occur as high as 4000 m above sea level.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Proper drying the flowers of this plant and adding it to medicine or hot water to create tea can augment a body's natural healing process. If not treated properly, the additive can cause mild hallucinatory effects or even poisoning those who imbibe medicine mixed with it.
Mechanics: Creature increases the dice-type by 1 size for any healing effects from long rests or potions OR the creature is under the effect of the 1st level spell Hallucinate and is Poisoned for 1 hour.
Lifespan
Perennial evergreen
Average Height
One foot high on average but some species can get up to four feet
Geographic Distribution
