Bamboo Pit-cher Serpentipiscator Aquaticus
Flowering Plants
Bamboo pit-cher
By the running waters of Zamna... nature’s very own pest control sits. The Bamboo Pit-cher is an aquatic, carnivorous plant, characterized by its unique pitcher-shaped traps that mimic the appearance of a Bamboo Pit Viper. It thrives in water, patiently waiting to ensnare its next meal.
Home Island: Zamna
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Growth Cycle: The plant grows relatively quickly in its preferred water environments, and remains active year-round. It continuously produces new pitchers to capture prey.
Unique Properties: As an aquatic carnivorous plant, the Bamboo Pit-cher does not need soil to grow. Instead, it draws nutrients from its watery surroundings and the insects it consumes. Its bamboo-like pitchers contain a digestive liquid used to break down small bugs and pests. The plant’s most notable trait is its resemblance to the Bamboo Pit Viper, hence its name.
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Practical Uses: The Bamboo Pit-cher serves as an effective natural pest control solution for both gardening Faians and various critters, keeping insect populations in check without the need for artificial means.
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Lore and Cultural Significance: Old Zamnan tales tell of an ancient, gluttonous serpent that ravaged the forests, leaving destruction in its wake. When prey dwindled, the serpent refused to eat lesser fare and eventually died. However, it left behind a final, stubborn legacy. Blessed by unknown forces, the serpent transformed into the Bamboo Pit-cher, forever serving nature’s benefit by restoring the island’s ecological balance. Many believe the first segment of this tale originated from the deities, as a way to justify their imprisonment of the Immortal Serpent. While the Immortal Serpent was a wise and gentle soul, contrary to what is described in the Zamnan tale, perhaps this tale simply recounts what the deities feared.