𖥧𖤓 Keravi's Botanical guide to Tural 𖤣

A tiny notelet of carefully collected information of native flora of Tural, from Culinary dishes to Medicinal properties, recorded by a traveling Hhetsarro. Referencing the key used by Botanica Eorzea.

Key࿔

❧ Edible
⚕ Medicinal
☠ Poisonous
✄ Used in textiles
⚘ Flowering

Turali Aloe ⚕
Turali Agave ⚘ ❧
Mountain Flax ⚘ ✄ ❧
Eucalyptus ☠ ⚕
Snow Cotton ✄
Turali Coffee ❧

Kozama'uka Chamomile ⚘ ⚕ ❧
Turali Pineapple ⚕ ❧
Coneflower ⚘ ⚕ ❧
Royal Maple Sap ❧

Sweet Kukuru Bean ❧
Ut'ohmu Tomato ❧

Nopali Tuna ⚕ ❧
Nopali Flower ⚘ ⚕ ❧
Bell Pepper ❧
Yyasulani Garlic ❧
Turali Corn ❧

𖥧𖤓 Urqopacha 𖤣࿔

Turali Aloe ⚕

"Distantly related to the strain the grows in Meracydia, this hardy succulent stores water in its leaves to survive in dry climates."

A succulent found most commonly among the mountainous region of Urqopacha, this hearty plant can set up just about anywhere with the proper care. Its has a wide range of uses for Alchemists and Culinarians alike. Its pointed leaves able to be sliced open to the yellow juice inside and used to treat severe burns, among other uses such as facial creams and gels to promote healthy itch-free skin or applied to hair to promote growth. It can even be used to create an Aloe juice, Fermented Aloe juice, Fruit and Aloe Jelly, and is an ingredient in tarts like Tart Turali Tart, and breads like Banana Ponzecake.

Turali Agave ⚘ ❧

Similarly to the Aloe of the region, farmed within Urqopacha is Agave plants, and what it lacks in medicinal purposes it more than makes up for in its use for the popularly spread Mezcal, making it a staple among Culinarians. The sap can be used as an alternative to sugar or syrups in cooking. Its leaves are able to be turned into soaps and made into conditioners for hair care. The leaves can even be spun into strong threads, or clean kitchen utensils.

Eucalyptus ☠ ⚕

"The tough, leathery leaves release a minty-smelling oil when crushed."

Found growing in Urqopacha, this leaf is typically used by Alchemists in their potions and crafts. There is some medicinal uses as an inhalant, bundling up the leaves or using it as a steam to clear sinus'. It can also be used to burn to ward off insects, as well as the oil used in cleaning supplies- leaving behind a rich minty scent. This plant is poisonous and should not be ingested, causing nausea, vomiting, and stomach pains. Ouchie!

Mountain Flax ⚘ ✄ ❧

"With this, perhaps you can craft yourself a nice pair of hiking boots to replace the ones you wore out climbing this mountain in the first place."

Sourced from the lofty mountains of Urqopacha, this flower is beloved by Weavers and Culinarians. Its seeds able to be ground into flaxseed oil, or linseed oil, which can be used in baking breads, or sprinkled onto salads, dressings, or cheese and yogurts produced with Alpaca milk from the region. The oil is also known to be used in varnishes and paints, and the flowers used to dyes, it can even be crafted into lamp oil and wicks. Most famously however its fibers used to create strong linen fabrics that provide comfortable clothes or warm blankets.

Turali Coffee ❧

Growing in fields the people of Urqopacha ship coffee's across the region. Very popular for alertness and is often drank in the morning to prepare for the day! Many blends of coffee exist, and can be commonly prepared with the Kukuru beans. Coffee has been used for a number of things and is beloved among Culinarians for its unique taste and baked into cakes and desserts. Just dont drink too much!

Snow Cotton ✄

"The frosty flower of a cotton plant. Soft to the touch like a blanket of fresh snow upon the peaks of Urqopacha."

This plant grows on the cliffs of Urqopacha, vied for by Weavers- it is used in almost every kind of fabric- making for warm and fluffy clothing, quilts, ropes, and so on. It is popular to blend cotton with the wool from Alpaca's native to the region. Creating a tea from the root bark of the plant has been known to stimulate contractions during childbirth.

𖥧𖤓 Kozama'uka 𖤣࿔

Turali Pineapple ⚕ ❧

"This sweet and tangy Turali fruit is protected by a tough, spiky rind."

Found growing upon the trees in Kozama'uka, this fruit is beloved with Culinarians for its sweet and juicy flavors and its wide variety of uses. Able to be baked into tarts like Tart Turali Tart, ponzecakes like Turali Pineapple Ponzecake, or added as toppings onto Tacos Al Pastor, blended into salsa's, Pineapple Orange Jelly, or used to create a sweet juices like Mesquite Juice or to blend into cocktails. Medicinally it can be used to help with coughs and colds, mixing pineapple juice with honey and ginger to soothe the throat and clear sinus, its leaves can even be used to create a tea.

Kozama'uka Chamomile ⚘ ⚕ ❧

"A flowering herb found growing throughout Kozama'uka and other hot, humid environs."

Found growing in Kozama'uka this Vylbrand related flower is very popular Amongst Culinarians and Alchemists alike for its rich and sweet flavor. Used by alchemists to increase dexterity, and most famously brewed into Chamomile teas- which are known to soothe inflammation and relax the mind and body alike. A tea of choice for those with insomnia or sleeping difficulties who can also hide a blended bag under their pillow for better sleep. The flower can also be combined for aroma therapies and general health, such as lotions, bath mixes, hair mixes and other creams. Because of its sweet taste, it is also used by Culinarians in breads, cakes, milk, beers, cookies, muffins, or herbal blends.

Royal Maple Sap ❧

"A clear, sticky substance extracted from royal maple trees."

Extracted from the bright and colorful maples of Kozama'uka, this sugary sap is used by Culinarians to lather on toasts, or dishes such as Maple Teriyaki, Banana Ponzecake, Pineapple Orange Jelly, Navel Orange Cookies, and Sweetmuffins across Tural. A tasty treat and useful tool to lather on meals for fussy patients not wanting to take their medicine!

Coneflower ⚘ ⚕ ❧

"Brought back from the New World in the west, this plant bearing large, horn-shaped flowers has been recently discovered to be effective in curing several different ailments."

This purple bloom is found across the region of Tural, most commonly used by Alchemists to create potions to soothe pains, as well as increase dexterity. All parts of the flower from the most rich part of the plant being the roots, to the petals, to the leaves are able to be consumed. Stooped into a tea for pain relief, or made into a soap or cream for itchy skin. The petals can be used in steamed baths-- or simply consumed by sprinkling over salads or other foods for casual consumption to balance immunity.

𖥧𖤓 Yak T'el 𖤣࿔

Ut'ohmu Tomato ❧

"Cultivated under the harsh sun of the Ut'ohmu Horizon, these ruby-red tomatoes are prized for their sweetness."

A popular plant found growing across Tural, and even taken across the salt to distant Vylbrand, this fruit has a unique flavor that goes well with salty dishes. Prized among Culinarians, its able to be used for a wide variety of dishes from Tacos, Chili sauces like Ut'ohmu Chili Sauce, Soups and Stews or dishes local to Tural as Acqua Pazza or commonly known Lobster Bisque, to juices such as playing a part in Fermented Aloe Juice. Among some tomato's are used to help nourish and strengthen the hair and can be used in hair blends.

Sweet Kukuru Bean ❧

"An overpoweringly sweet variety of kukuru bean indigenous to Tural."

Found in Yak T'el growing upon trees, it used by Culinarians to create sweet treats of all kinds! Particularly Chocolate cakes or pastries such as Sweetmuffins or Gateau Au Chocolat , Creamy Hot Chocolates and blended with Coffee to create Coffee Kukuru Rusks. Much like its commonly used Vylbrand counterpart, its can be used to make Kukuru butter, and Kukuru powder in the creation of Bonbons.

𖥧𖤓 Shaaloani 𖤣࿔

Nopali flower ⚘ ⚕ ❧

"A vibrant flower harvested from a cactus in the Shaaloani wilderness."

Able to be harvested from cactus' while in bloom from the Shaaloani Wilderness. While the flower has few uses, save for a pretty accessory- it us also to be put to use by Alchemists in the use of Gemsap that can grant strength, intelligence, or dexterity. Notitably can be found alongside the Nopali/tender Tuna's.

Nopali Tuna ⚕ ❧

"Harvested from the body of a nopalitender. Its flesh is watery, yet sweet."

Growing alongside the Nopaliflower, be careful not to mistake this for a Nopalitender- which can become aggressive! Savored among Culinarians, the fruit can be used in juices, such as Prickly pear juice, and Mesquite juice. Alongside being able to be baked into tarts like Tart Turali Tart or Tender Shortcakes, and made into sugary candies. It has also been known to promote healthy hair and skin, and can be blinded into conditioners and skin care lotions or soaps. Just ensure you cut off the thick and spiny flesh covering the fruit.

Bell Pepper ❧

"This faintly bitter Turali vegetable is also sometimes used in medicines and perfumes."

Found in the plains of Shaaloani, this vegetable is common among Culinarians in dishes such as Stuffed Peppers and for added flavor and toppings on different dishes like Broccoli and Spinach Saute. It can also be used among medicine to help stiff joints and indigestion- even known to be used in perfumes.

Yyasulani Garlic ❧

"What this Tural-grown garlic lacks in size, it makes up for with richness of aroma and nutrients."

A popular plant found growing Harvested from Yyasulani, its popular among Culinarians for its use in many dishes and meals, such as Tacos de Carne Asada, Rroneek Steak, Roast Rroneek, Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken, Chicken Pasta, Moqueca and Driftwood Catfish Pie. Able to be blended into dressings and sauces or into spreads to put onto breads and popotos. It can also be used medicinally for snakebites, and infections and is known to increase heart health.

Turali Corn ❧

"A superb species of grain native to the continent of Tural. "

A wide spread food of Tural native to Yak T'el, popular with Culinarians for its variety of uses in foods as well as animal feed. Able to be crafted into a corn oil used in a massive variety of dishes. The people of Shaaloani often hang corn outside their establishments or houses for drying, and sometimes to promote goodluck for the following harvest!