Sun Lotus
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Appearance
Sun lotuses are beautiful lotus flowers that grow on lily pads, underneath the brilliant sun. They usually appear in shades of orange, red and yellow, with their petals having beautiful, glowing patterns. The center or core of the lotus often glows a bright colour as it absorbs sunlight and stores it. During the night, sun lotuses close up, and glow a dull orange/golden light, illuminating wherever it is in a beautiful light.
Habitat
While the exact location of where sun lotuses can be found aren't known, rumors have been going around that one can find these wondrous flowers hidden in oases or ponds deep within the large forests of eden and dry, hot deserts, waiting to be discovered.
Usage
Sun lotuses have certain magical abilities to them, most notably their healing capabilities, however they also wield quite the arsenal of banal properties.
The petals: The petals of the lotus can be applied on small to medium wounds and will heal said wounds very quickly. This works especially well on burn wounds. Another usage of the petals is that upon consumption, the petals can also decently boost one's heat resistance. Besides that, they function as a light painkiller and injuries caused by burns would be reduced and heal more quickly. (Effects last for 45 Minutes OOC Time after consumption).
The stems: The stem of the lotus is a great source of Vitamin C and D, which helps boost the immunity of a person and fight viral infections and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
The roots: The roots of the sun lotus also contain essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper and iron, which help the body produce red blood cells.