linnea borealis

[piranha]

twinflower, native to BC (*wave*), and very common here on the island; it lives pretty much wherever there is forest. it is actually a tiny evergreen shrub; probably the tiniest shrub i've ever seen. like, miniature. you could use it for your model railroad. it's called "twinflower" because each stem divides in two near the top, and has two little bells on the extensions.

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[ailbhe]

It's Linnea! Oh I WANT some! It's very rare here.

[piranha]

yes, linnea! i was thinking of you when i looked up the botanical name. i'd send you some, but alas i bet the restrictions for live plant material might be prohibitive (i also don't know how well it takes to being transplanted). but i can find out. at least our climates are compatible.