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Taxonomic Amber
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Salinas in summertime
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Kingdom
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Plants
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Category
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Fruit tree
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Main Ecosystem(s)
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Forest
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Counterattack type
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None
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The age of a salina is difficult to establish for it is a fast-growing tree. The Bodocs would enjoy rubbing themselves on it, which would explain why the bark of salinas is often damaged.
The colouring of the salina varies greatly depending on the season. It starts out white in winter, because of the snow accumulated in its branches, its flowers make it pink in the spring; it is green in summer (with red fruits), and changes to orange in autumn.
A magnificent tree whose foliage has a very recognisable ball shape, it produces a soft, sweet fruit named salin, which is commonly used in the making of the traditional salin pie (thin crust, sliced salin, mashed salin, spices). As the size of the tree can reach 60 feet, its windfall fruit are sometimes used in cooking, which can give some taste surprises.
The tree has a timber of a beautiful amber colour and is used in joinery.
Dwarf salina [1] seen near the Davae market (the fence protects him from Nemus, the city's young bodoc mascot).
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Fyros Legend
The Great Tree is immortal, and its ashes, once cooled, regain their vitality. From the ashes come flowers and fruits. The flora spreads towards the sky in the hope of reaching other planets.
Matis Myth
All the vegetation was born from the hands of the Matis. These agile artists sculpted each of the elegant leaves of Atys. The Goo, or more rarely the original chaos, is responsible for any malformation.
Tryker Myth
The Seed has many offshoots that form the vegetation of Atys. Plants are not so cooperative with the capricious Kamis, but the Kamis nevertheless use them to generate and then feed their creatures. But the Flora of Atys needs protection. Otherwise the homin civilizations will perish, leaving nothing but the bestial prosperity of the corrupted Goo…
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Beware Atysians! Some plants have shown signs of intelligence, finding ways to communicate with other thinking species.
From there to knowing if their message is peaceful or malicious, it's up to you to find out...
However, the eight botanical families listed below should help you to find your way through the teeming flora of Atys.
You should also know that all Atys plants that are not (or not only) members of these families are listed in the “pseudo-family” Special plants.
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