Mist Fern

The Mist Fern is a Plant that grows on Mistoria by absorbing mist.

Growth
Mist Ferns first appeared on Mistoria as soon as the mist set in. They are the second most plentiful Plant on Mistoria, the first being the extremely common mangrove trees. Though these unique plants do capitalize on the plentiful water supply by absorbing water through their roots, their main method of receiving moisture is much different than most plants. They absorb mist from the air through their leaves. The mist is converted into moisture from within and used to moisten the plant. At night, the leaves of the plant glow because of a special natural chemical they use to convert the mist into water by forcing "precipitation-like" effects to occur.

Sustenance
Mist Ferns are typically eaten by Jinaxx and Lesser Gyrotops. When these plants are consumed, it adds additional water to the diet of the animal. The natural chemical in the water that gives the glow to the Mist Fern's leaves have strange effects on the animals as well. The chemical, when consumed into the body of a Creature, will target keratin and strengthen it. Since Lesser Gyrotops and Jinaxx have keratin horns and spikes, they eat Mist Ferns often to make these keratin spikes and horns stronger. Greater Gyrotops horns are made of ivory, so the Ferns do not affect them. Though it is a less effective method, the Zivora, Terravis, and Astrovore have their keratin claws strengthened slightly by indirectly consuming the chemical (though the Jinaxx or Gyrotops in question cannot have digested the chemical already, or it will not take effect).