kädor

Kädor is a fictional plant species described in the worldbuilding setting of Eldara. The name derives from the Eldaran word käd for leaf and a common plant suffix -or, signaling its traditional association with foliage and healing.

Description and habitat: Kädor is a perennial herb or small shrub that reaches up to about 1 meter in height. It has glossy, oval leaves and grows in damp forest edges and riverbanks, preferring moist, well-drained loams. In cultivation, kädor is propagated by root cuttings and requires consistent moisture and partial shade to thrive.

Uses and preparation: In Eldaran traditional medicine, dried leaves and root bark are decocted to form a pale infusion used to ease fever, aches, and fatigue. Preparations are typically prepared by trained practitioners, and warnings against overuse or misidentification are common in local texts. Raw sap is avoided due to potential irritation, and field knowledge emphasizes proper harvesting timing to preserve potency.

Cultural significance and distribution: Kädor carries ceremonial value in Eldaran communities, with its pigment historically used in textiles and its harvest tied to seasonal rites of healing and memory. The plant is most common along eastern valleys and river corridors, though small cultivation plots exist in other regions to support traditional practices. In scholarly materials within Eldara, kädor is noted as an example of how medicinal flora intersects with social ritual and ecological knowledge.