Flora

What is the plant's scientific or magical classification?

List the genus, species, and family, if possible. How is it grouped with other similar beings?

How is this plant different from others in its classification?

Think appearance, behavior, etc.?

What is the plant's origin or evolutionary background?

E.g., is it a naturally evolved species, or was it created or altered through magic, experiments, divine intervention, etc.?

What regional variations or subspecies does this flora have?

Write a scene where a character discovers a rare or different version of the flora in a new region.

What does it symbolize or represent in the world?

How is it viewed by different cultures or societies?

What does the plant look like?

Think size, shape, color, and defining features? Imagine a character observing the plant from a distance. How would they describe it?

What type of root system does the flora have?

How does the root system support the plant’s growth and stability?

What is its foliage structure?

E.g., smooth, serrated, compound, needle-like, etc.? How are the leaves arranged on the plant?

What type of fruit or seeds does the flora produce?

Imagine a bird or animal encountering the seeds in a naturalist’s journal entry.

What do they smell like?

Does the scent or flavor attract pollinators, deter animals, protect it, etc.?

What unique qualities set this flora apart from others?

How do these unique qualities tie into the flora’s role in the story?

What are the primary uses of this flora?

What makes it particularly valuable or significant?

What must be done to prepare the flora before it can be used?

Think drying, crushing, boiling, etc.?

What are the consequences if the flora is used improperly?

How severe are they? What about if it's prepared incorrectly or at the wrong time?

How does this flora taste or affect those who consume it?

Is it edible? What does it taste like? Is it toxic or poisonous?

How is the flora's potency measured?

Are there signs or tests that indicate its effectiveness? Think color change, scent, etc.?

Is the flora endangered or rare?

How difficult is it to find, harvest, or cultivate? Does its rarity make it highly sought after?

What is the lifespan of the flora?

How long does it live from germination to death? Write a scene showing the flora at the beginning and end of its life cycle.

How does the flora grow from seed to maturity?

What stages does it go through, and how long does each one take?

What is the flora’s peak or most vibrant stage of life?

At what point does the flora reach its fullest potential in terms of size, color, power, etc.?

How does the flora reproduce?

Imagine a plant researcher documenting the unique reproductive habits of this flora.

What are the challenges the flora faces during its life cycle?

How does it overcome these challenges? Or does it succumb to them?

How does the flora adapt to its environment throughout its life cycle?

E.g., does it change its form, color, or behavior to survive?

Where is the flora found geographically?

Does it grow in specific locations? Think mountains, forests, wetlands, etc.?

What is the flora’s preferred climate or weather?

How does temperature, rainfall, and humidity affect its growth?

How does the flora change with the seasons?

How do these seasonal changes affect the surrounding ecosystem?

What role does the flora play in its ecosystem?

What would happen if the flora were removed from the ecosystem?

What fauna interact with the flora?

How do animals or insects use the flora? Imagine the flora described in a wildlife documentary where animals depend on it.

What are the dangers or risks of interacting with it?

Think curses, poison, uncontrollable magic, etc.?