i) Barking Moss can be found in the shadow of a dog rose. If you scratch it behind your ear, it is said to diminish dental pain and improve the sense of smell.
ii) The Nightcap has been located at the eleventh hour during a full moon. Drunk from a small glass with water and ice, it has a soporific effect and causes you to think well of friends.
iii) Wishing Veil grows on moist wood in cool darkness. It should be drunk from a basin of fresh water on your birthday. It is said to focus the mind on its deepest desires.
iv) Drowning David is often seen on the banks of still lakes. It can be rubbed on the eyelids to stimulate periods of reflection. However, it can cause weakness in the upper arm and thigh.
v) Droop has been collected at the bottom of steep valleys. Its potent odour can be inhaled through the nose when the head is lowered. It can induce sleep and feelings of low self-worth.
vi) Yellow Eye is found in abundance in woods and tall grass. Its small bright petals can be infused to make a mild, sour tea. It is reported to enhance night vision and provoke surliness.
vii) Bitterweed is usually observed in wetlands or shallow water. It should be eaten immediately after it is plucked. It improves caution, but excess usage may lead to troubling dreams.
viii) Creep can be found clinging to drainpipes and windowsills. It prefers the dark and takes the form of short, stubby fingers. It is often taken against procrastination but can induce psychosis.
ix) Icy Ismaril is said to grow just under a thin layer of snow. It is often recommended in cases of romantic difficulty such as unrequited affection. Strong doses may cause cynicism or emotional distance.
With thanks to the makers of the game Strange Horticulture, which inspired this piece.
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