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The goodroop fruit also relies on animals to disperse its seeds, but its super minty taste is extremely unpleasant to all small, fruit-eating creatures on its native planet. Instead, its incredibly sticky, gooey outer coating traps small insect-like organisms to its surface, creating a tasty treat irresistible to larger carnivores, who can't digest the small pit of the fruit. Its powerful, minty flavor & cooling chemicals make it a popular ingredient in many dishes and desserts.

This fruit gives Xeros the Slimy Skin trait! This item can only be purchased during the Twilight Carnival.

The spine-covered spikul fruit grows from a very tall, cactus-like plant. Instead of using them for defense, the spines serve a different purpose entirely; they act as perches for small flying animals that eat pest insects off of the plant. When harvested, the sturdy, colorful spines are removed prior to eating and can be used for many purposes, such as needles for fabric crafts, writing instruments, eating utensils, or just for decoration.

This fruit gives Xeros the Saber Fangs trait! This item can only be purchased during the Twilight Carnival.

An excellent example of anemochory, the seeds of the Samara tree use their characteristic fibrous wings to slow their descent and hopefully spread. They are often seen spiraling down in huge numbers during the fall months in Jurupa, making it a popular seasonal travel destination!

Consuming this gives Xeros the Frilled Ears Trait!

Starting early fall the hard shells of this tree nut can be seen strewn about across the walkways of Aberion, a popular high-fat snack amongst local wildlife. Roasted hake nut is beloved by many as a traditional fall flavor for everything from baked goods to hot beverages. Even the shells are used for smoking foods or campfire kindling.

Consuming this Nut gives a Xero the Ornamental Tail trait!

Like most bean plants it loves to climb, circumventing the woody structure required to reach such heights. However, unlike other plants, this is achieved with its fruiting bodies. Demonstrating remarkable dexterity and keen situational awareness, it uses these specialized beans to curl, grasp, and scale almost any surface.

This fruit gives Xeros the Prehensile Tail trait!

The bearded cap seems to have two caps! How is that possible? When immature, the secondary cap creates a little ball below the first before flowering out into a 'skirt'. The top cap scales with age, and you can tell if the mushroom is choice by the condition of its scales.

Gives a Xero the Canis Tail trait! 

Can be obtained by foraging.

A very common berry that fruits nearly year-round on Owai-6. The ru berry grows on deep, reddish purple leafy vines that are commonly seen growing on buildings, fences, and other structures. The berry is small, with a stem growing between the two protrusions at the top. The flesh of the berry is soft, with a hollow pocket at the center filled with a tangy juice. Ru berries are eaten frequently on their own as a sweet snack, as well as made into various candies. The juice is also used to flavor beverages, and even to create blue dyes.

This berry gives Xeros the Antennae trait!

The kara berry has a crisp outer shell, and firm, almost powdery insides. Eating one of these berries is like eating a piece of candy, both due to its texture and also the incredibly sweet flavor. The long stem growing from the top of the berry ends in a tufted plume, and is usually plucked out prior to eating.

This berry gives Xeros the Tufted Ears trait!

A mushroom with hard fruiting bodies attached to the gills. They can be removed and roasted to produce a full-bodied beverage with a high caffeine content. If allowed to spore, it creates a catnip-like effect on smaller mammals.

Gives a Xero the Felis Tail trait!

Can be obtained by foraging.

Famed for being one of the juiciest fruits one can have in AREZ, not much beats a fresh plompen on a hot day. The exterior of the fruit appears similar to a large seed cone, with tough bark-like scales providing a protective covering. Cracking open the ripe fruit rewards several large arils that can be eaten as-is. The plompen is popular with many outdoor enthusiasts for its hydration and nutritional benefits.

This fruit gives Xeros the Bobtail trait!

The fruiting body of a hardy cactus, its robust spines and thick waxy skin protect it from pests in the Kubai Desert. It has a very specific recipient in mind for its seed pods: a type of nomadic desert bird that craves the highly acidic, vitamin C-rich fruit. The bird is unaffected by this, and all but the most sour-loving seem to be put off.

This fruit gives Xeros the Horns trait!

After pollination, the flower closes to protect the developing seed within, which increases tension on its spring as it grows. Fully dried, the outer shell can barely hold in the pressure from the seed, causing a slight disturbance to set off a chain reaction of exploding pods. Golf ball sized and spring-tailed, seeds disperse with enough force to leave a decent sided bruise on unsuspecting victims. Despite the danger in harvesting, the coil fibers make excellent tensile material for any number of crafts and the seed has found its way into many dishes, savored for its refreshing, earthy crunch!

This seed gives Xeros the Retractable Claws trait!

One of the members of the Atropa genus of fungus, its fruiting body was traditionally used in the production of dyes due to the vivid colors present, as well as the occasional recipe. Featuring a deep earthy flavor profile, some have started to utilize its unique taste to produce some trendy beverages.

This mushroom gives Xeros the Slit Pupils trait!

The widd berry is a round, green berry that grows out of drooping, downwards-facing flowers. As the flowers wither, they form a shell that covers and protects most of the berry. This fruit has a gentle, floral taste, and soft flesh. The flower shell can be peeled off and powdered for use as an additive in baking.

This berry gives Xeros the Lop Ears trait!

This succulent is known across Owai for its captivating coloration but also as a culinary staple. The dense fluid inside is drained from harvested leaves and dried into a delicious gourmet sugar for use across Aluriza!

This fruit gives Xeros the Spines trait!

When a Korso is born, the family is given a piece of a Psi'ttash to plant. This hearty, cormous plant would grow throughout the year and would be harvested and eaten on the Korso's life day, always leaving enough of the base and roots for it to regrow again. The corm's flavor was often influenced by the growing conditions of that year, so it was considered appropriate to think about the previous year and reflect on what to be appreciative of. Once the corm is consumed, the base is replanted for the next year.

This fruit gives Xeros the Round Ears trait!

This fruit gives Xeros the Plume Tail trait!

The nio berry is a tiny, ridged berry that grows on curly vines. The fruit is colorful, and has a strong, tart flavor, though it is not as sour as the ru berry. When bitten into, the berry's pink and purple outside give way to a deeper purple, almost black inside. Care must be taken when eating or picking these berries to avoid staining clothing. Because of this, the berry is usually snipped higher up the stem, rather than risking a possible leak from plucking the berry itself. This berry's dark juice can be used to create inks, dyes, and paint.

This berry gives Xeros the Folded Ears trait!

Native to Torini, this tropical fruit has a hard outer shell that must be cracked to enjoy. The juice inside is highly pigmented, and must be handled carefully when cooking as it may stain fur and mouths! It is a popular addition to Sweetsap milk to create a frozen summer treat, and picking this fruit at peak ripeness is key; letting it fall to the ground may cause the juice inside to spill and stain the sand. It is a common sight in Torini to see patches of purple stained sand during harvest season.

This fruit gives Xeros the Dark Sclera trait!

The lioa berry has a very mild, almost savory flavor. Diced or pureed, it makes a great topping on a number of dishes, but it's also a great snack on its own. The tassels hanging from the bottom of the berry contain its seeds; these can be removed and eaten separately, or sprinkled on top of meals or smoothies.

This berry gives Xeros the Tufted Tail trait!