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Apah

The apah plant is a soft-bristled leafy tea plant, grown mainly in Anaxas. It is a low-growing plant with small, delicate leaves. It is associated with the moon because of its softness and light blue, almost white color; a sap grows on the outside of the plant that crystallizes on the surface of the stems and leaves. When brewed, the tea, which is hallucinogenic, is called chan. Several superstitions revolve around the apah plant, such as the rumor that eating said plant whole will bring death one year closer. Some say that pressing the plant on an open wound will prevent infection; this may be rooted in truth, as the acidic quality of the plant might ward off bacteria.

Chroven Hearts

This robust tuber, originally from Mugroba, grows in moist sandy soil. Due to this fact it is commonly grown in-house by merchants. Its crown is a single long stalk that when in season blossoms out along its lateral portion in brilliant white flowers (around three inches in diameter). Though impressive, this is not the true value of the plant. When the large globular root is dried and then ground and boiled down it can be used as mild stimulant. This stimulant is extremely pungent and is normally mixed with honey or sugar to offset the flavor. Common signs of its use include increased blood pressure, bloodshot eyes and sleep loss. The effects of the plant where off after several hours and leave the user feeling exhausted. Side effects include insomnia, addiction, and high blood pressure even while off the drug.

Shotha Poppy

This poppy is particularly popular among opium makers and dealers. The poppy is commonly a lime green color, but as the seed pod develops, the farmers know just when to harvest them because the petals turn a violent orange overnight. This uncommon trait allows the farmers to know when the pod is prime for extruding the sap to make opium.

Dzutaw

This vine grows exclusively on the Muluku Islands. It is a green vine which grows wrapped around mangrove trees, roots and branches. Its thick, yellow sap is a recreational drug known as eyo'pili, which must be carefully harvested to avoid killing the vine, and cannot be transported. The annual flowering of the dzutaw vine gives rise to the annual dzum'ulusa festival.