THE
INJÈRÁ'YRÁNÁ
("SUNROSE") |
The Injèrá'yráná, or Sunrose, is a bright yellow rose that is prized by the many elven tribes of Caelereth. It is believed to be the first domesticated rose and is seldom found outside of elven gardens.
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Picture description: The Injèrá'yrána, also called the Sunrose. Image provided by Thuja. |
Appearance. This rose
usually grows to a ped in height with a strong central base. From this base
sprout many stems forming a kind of bowl shape. These stems will usually have
four to five leaf stalks with three or five leaflets. These leaflets are paired
on either side of the stalk with the odd one at the end. They are a medium green
in color that is smooth with a central vein down the middle. Each stem will also
have usually three flower stems that are two hand spans in length. These stalks
will end in one bloom with around thirty petals that are a bright yellow with an
orange tint. These petals are tear-shaped with long inner ones forming a regular
central cone. The outer petals fold back on themselves at their tips. A finger
length under the flower are two large leaves on either side of the stalk. It has
a strong scent that has a kind of fruity quality to it. If the flowers are not
cut they will develop into thumb sized round dark purple or black hips. The
roots have three or four main arms branching out to cover a one ped circular
area. There are hundreds of small hair-like roots
branching off of these.
Territory. The
Injèrá'yránía, as its name
implies, need lots of sun and a wide-open area around them. They also like a
good fertile soil that is loose and well ventilated. That is why these roses
perform so well in gardens. All of these gardens are found in
elven areas south of the
Dragon's Maw and the Tandala Highlands. Although, there have been sightings of
these roses in the Elverground. The Injèrá'yránía
will start blooming in mid spring and continue until mid autumn depending on how
often they are pruned. New Injèrá'yránía
are produced by cuttings that are planted and nurtured into an adult.
Usages. Since the
blooms of the Injèrá'yránía have a
strong scent and can be cut often through out the summer with new ones growing
again, it has become a popular flower for decorations. Most
elven settlements have
them set in many rooms in most of their buildings. It is also popular to give as
a gift to a loved one.
Myth/Lore. It is
said, when Avá smiled
in her sleep the sun sprang forth and the first plant to grow was the Injèrá'yráná.
It reached to the sky and produced flowers the color of
the sun to honor this miracle and to give thanks. Many
elves
believe it is a reminder of Avá's
gift to them.
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Thuja
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