Avainosa

Avainosa is a fictional genus of flowering plants created for worldbuilding and speculative biology. It is not recognized by real-world botanical authorities and exists only within a constructed ecosystem used in novels, games, and educational exercises.

In the fictional account, Avainosa comprises a single species, Avainosa avainosa, placed in the family Asteraceae. Different texts may vary its exact placement, reflecting the evolving nature of the imagined flora.

Description: Avainosa avainosa is a small perennial shrub, 20–40 cm tall, with slender stems and alternate, serrated leaves. The inflorescence features loose heads of blue flowers arranged in airy panicles. The fruit is a small achene with a delicate pappus.

Habitat and ecology: In its world, Avainosa is native to cloud forests of the continent Valoria, at elevations from 1,000 to 2,500 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade, and is described as moderately drought-tolerant once established. Pollination is attributed to fictional hummingbird-like birds and native bees.

Etymology and notes: The name Avainosa blends Latin-inspired roots intended to suggest birds and abundance. As a fictional entry, it has no standing outside its imagined setting and is used to illustrate plant morphology and ecological relationships.