Simul
"sim-ol"
Single: Simul
Plural: Simuls
Single: Simul
Plural: Simuls
These large fern-like plants are found near cresces, typically near the edges of the forest but some smaller simuls may be found deeper in forest. Like many of the flora that grows around the cresces, simuls get their water from the massive plants. Simuls get this water from a tap root that seeks out and grows around the cresce's larger tap root, absorbing some of water for itself.
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Simuls have two above ground sections, the main "trunk" of the plant that is covered in hardened plates and a softer stem where the leaves sprout from.
Both sections are similar in color when the plates and leaves are removed.
Inside the Simul's trunk
The trunk and stem have very similar cross sections
Simul leaves
Simuls have a range of leaf color. The color of the leaves is typically determined by where the simul grows. Blue and purple leaves are more likely to be found where there is more sunlight while the pink leaves are found where there is less sunlight.
Plates
Flowers and fruit
After around 10 years, a simul will drop all it's leaves and sprout flowers. These bright colored flowers will be in bloom for only a few days before wilting and in their place will grow a single fruit.
The simul's fruit is around the size of an crab apple with two "wings" that allow the wind to carry it away from the parent simul. The flesh of the fruit is dry and mostly tasteless so most creatures ignore the fruit. |
Uses
Simul leaves are the most versatile part of the plant. Leaves can be used as bedding or be woven into the cortex mats to provide more insulation or color.
The stalks of the simul can be cut up and eaten, it has a similar taste to Guava.
While the flesh of the fruit isn't very edible, the seeds can be roasted and used as rations during long trips though they are still pretty tasteless.
Simul plates can be used as dishes and trowels
The stalks of the simul can be cut up and eaten, it has a similar taste to Guava.
While the flesh of the fruit isn't very edible, the seeds can be roasted and used as rations during long trips though they are still pretty tasteless.
Simul plates can be used as dishes and trowels