Gemtrap Cactus Carnocactus Gemmiferus
Flowering Plants
The Gemtrap Cactus is a towering, tree-like succulent native to the arid plains of Orevein. Scattered among its dark green branches are vibrant, multi-colored flowers, each with incredibly strong petals and a gemstone lure at its center. Using these lures, the cactus attracts prey such as critters, birds, and bugs, then proceeding to trap and eat them using its flower. Brutal, yet necessary for desert survival.
Home Island
Orevein
Growth Cycle
Slow-growing / Long-lived
FLORA RATINGS
Unique properties
- The Gemtrap Cactus is a highly carnivorous plant.
- Its fake gemstones act as visual bait, bursting open with digestive juices once the flower clamps shut around its prey.
- Its flowers bloom during warmer months, during periods of increased prey activity. It digests prey to extract water and nutrients needed for its survival in the desert heat.
- When under stress, the cactus forms Burls: gnarly, inedible lumps with strangely colored flowers.
- The main stem and branches of the cactus are edible. They are often used in soups or seasoned like meat.
Practical Uses
Lore & Culture
Nobody quite knows how this cactus came about, but its strange properties and carnivorous nature have spurred many bedtime and firesides stories. Often, it is a symbol of caution against greed and the hidden dangers of the wilderness. On the other hand, Orevein locals consider its presence a sign of good luck, as it means there is enough wildlife in the area to sustain it.