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Spored Baneberry Roots (Flora)
One of the most dangerous plants that have ever existed to mankind. While it's relatively harmless when eaten, they will result in severe yet temporary hallucinations. No one knows where they originated from, but they have evolved from extremely scorching climates.

These plants are otherwise treated as weeds that simply needed to be pulled from the ground, though one has to exercise caution as it would be slightly difficult to pull them out; these roots will immediately release and scatter various spores around the person attempting to pull them if one isn't carefully. However, even if left alone for prolonged periods of time, the baneberries on these plants can quickly burst on their own as if one has let off a tiny firecracker, resulting in spores scattering around. To prevent these plants from letting loose the various spores, they must come in contact with water, including rain, thus these roots can safely be pulled from the bottom if it has to sit in the rain for prolonged periods of time.

The reason why these plants are so toxic is that it not only prevents other crops from growing, it also has the ability to stop fertility in humans and animals. Inhaling in these spores can result in their particles infiltrating the living host's central nervous system, completely and permanently rendering the host infertile and unable to perform sexual reproduction---if the human or animal is pregnant, they will experience accelerated pregnancy before they must deliver prematurely, which means that both the newborn will result in a miscarriage and the mother will perish giving birth. Furthermore, these kinds of plants can shorten out one's lifespan by up to 20 years; if these were consumed by or used as a chemical to spray at household dogs and cats for example, the pets will suffer from accelerated aging that can last up to 3 to 8 days before they immediately kick the bucket from natural causes, considering that most species of dogs and cats have a maximum lifespan of 12-15 years or so. (Yes, it can also wear off a person's longevity if they were ancient, although 1 in 500,000,000 people worldwide are actually immune to its harmful spores regardless if they were normal or ancient beings with or without any various powers)

Currently, despite being illegal in many places, people in the military have used them for chemical warfare, most notoriously using them to commit war crimes including but not limited to population control and famine. Additionally, these toxic plants have been used by modern-day law enforcement to deter any prisoner doing hard time, specifically those who are deemed predators. They are often treated as "weed killers" but for their human and animal victims. Nowadays, these dangerous plants are extremely rare to find, but if found, they are often destroyed immediately without hesitation, though one has to wear a protective suit and mask to prevent the spores from being accidentally inhaled. (The spores can also enter through various cuts and bruises, if one does not consume or breathe in them by mistake)





 
 
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