Mokolia

Mokolia is a fictional genus of flowering plants created for use in world‑building, fantasy literature, and role‑playing settings. In the in‑world classifications, mokolia is described as belonging to the Solanaceae family and comprising several species that are commonly depicted as ornamentals and as resources for foragers.

Description and morphology

Mokolia plants are described as herbaceous or small shrubby, typically reaching 0.6 to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves are lanceolate to ovate and arranged in whorls. The inflorescences produce funnel‑shaped flowers colored in shades of purple to blue, often with a waxy texture. The fruit is described as a berry, varying in size across species. In many portrayals, the plant has a mildly aromatic quality when crushed or dried.

Habitat and distribution

In the fictional setting, mokolia is endemic to high‑altitude environments such as alpine meadows and scree slopes, usually found above 1,800 meters in the Zaran Range or similar imaginary mountain systems. It favors well‑drained soils, bright light, and cool, moist air.

Ecology

Mokolia is said to be pollinated by hummingbirds and sphinx moths, with seed dispersal occurring through wind and small mammals. Seed dormancy and germination patterns are described as seasonal, often requiring stratification to break dormancy.

Uses and cultural significance

Within its fictional world, mokolia is valued for ornamental use and for dried leaves and resins described as yielding natural dyes and traditional medicines. Some sources caution about potential toxicity if misused, reflecting typical caution in herb lore.

Etymology and taxonomy

The name mokolia is attributed to a fictional Mokolia language term for “sky flower.” In in‑universe catalogs, the genus authority is often listed as a fictional botanist, reflecting its status as a construct for storytelling.