Laihoille

Laihoille is a fictional plant genus described in the Eldorian Flora Compendium, a reference work in the fantasy setting of Eldoria. It contains a single species, Laihoille tenuifolia.

Etymology: The genus name combines laiho-, implying slenderness in the world’s language, with the Latin diminutive -ille. The species epithet tenuifolia is Latin for 'thin-leaved'.

Description: Laihoille tenuifolia is a small herbaceous perennial reaching 15–25 cm tall, with slender stems, narrow linear leaves, and small panicles bearing pale yellow flowers in spring.

Distribution and habitat: Native to montane meadows of eastern Eldoria at elevations of roughly 800–1800 meters, it favors acidic, well-drained soils rich in organic matter and partial shade.

Ecology and uses: Pollinated by small bees; seeds dispersed by wind; in-world uses include ornamental horticulture and a minor role in traditional medicinal lore within the fiction.

Taxonomy and conservation: In the compendium, Laihoille is placed in the monogeneric family Laihoillaceae, order Plantae, class Magnoliopsida. No formal conservation status is assigned beyond notes on habitat sensitivity; climate and grazing pressure are cited as potential threats.