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Korana Alnia

The larger, solitary relative of Korana Minia. Similar to the Minia, the Alnia stores a heavy, syrupy liquid like that of cough syrup. It has a sweet, medicinal taste that tends not to mesh well with other flavors. While it's culinary use is not yet fully understood, it is generally appreciated more for its aesthetics.

Alnias are always found on flat corals, and for a while it was thought that the plant itself was a hybrid of coral and plant. However, it is now understood that the plant is merely epiphytic and has a symbiotic relationship with the corals it grows on.

Alnias prefer to grow in warm, shallow water, with plenty of access to sunlight. It is thought that the taste of its nectar is stronger the deeper the plant grows. It is definitely known, however, that ones that grow deeper tend to be smaller than those that grow in shallower water.

They are found near Koraln Sing and in some of its interior basins.

Biminia Cloudpetal

A tall flower found in Sky Buddy World. It has few known close relatives, and not much is known about what it is used for materially-speaking. Due to its tall nature, it could serve as a landmark of sorts, if only cloudground stayed in place instead of floating about. Due to their longevity, they still have a place in Sky Buddy culture as one of the icons of their realm.

Winfiddle Lilyhead

A hybrid between the Lar and Lilyhead families, Winfiddle Lilyheads can be found in bodies of water near and on the continent of Fuline Ah as well as in and around Laykia Layna. They have been known to wander out to sea much like Seafaring Mamolias, though they are not thought to be too closely related. They are much closer to Lifi Kleeflowers as they both share the lilypad trait, even though Winfiddle Lilyheads lack the clear petals and purple stem that Kleeflowers are known for.

There is not much to be said for their taste, but as they tend to stay close to land, they're often a good signal for sailors that they are close to land.

Springa Fressha

A plant believed to be descended from the Crescent Minorian Luna Cirrala and other similar plants. Springa Fresshas tend to crop up early and late in the rainy season throughout the northern half of Wing Alayna, particularly on clear days after rain. The water they draw up from the ground into their flowers tends to be clear and pure, the most delicious water you could find anywhere. As they are rather rare and scarce, though, they have not been domesticated like the Kopp'tura Rainbola. And either way, Springa Fresshas tend to be small, squat flowers in comparison. 6 or 7 inches, maybe a foot in the tallest specimens, but little more.

Pitiana

Thought to be a relative of the Okipla Mineep, Pitiana leaves are often used as tea leaves during the annual Tea Festival. It is traditional to use the petals as sweeteners, as they have add delicate, sweet, floral touch.

Pitiana are often found growing in groups in various parts of Buddy World, Wing Alayna. They tend to grow near rivers or lakes, and can weather the rainy season fairly well, though their flowers might close up after long periods without sun.