hahaku

Hahaku is a fictional plant featured in the fantasy novel "The Whispering Woods" by Elara Meadowlight. The plant is described as having luminous, deep purple leaves that absorb moonlight. Its most notable characteristic is its ability to produce a faint, melodic hum when its leaves are touched, a sound said to induce a sense of calm in those who hear it. The roots of the hahaku are also mentioned as having medicinal properties, traditionally used in poultices to soothe minor injuries. In the narrative, hahaku is a rare and sought-after specimen, often found in secluded glades deep within the titular Whispering Woods. The lore surrounding the plant suggests it is sensitive to negative emotions, and its luminescence is said to dim when approached by those with ill intentions. Local villagers in the story sometimes refer to it as the "moonflower's song."