Azerothian Botany - Emerald Shimmercap
Given that emerald shimmercaps grow in Felwood, it is little surprise that the average passerby mistakes their bright green hue for demonic corruption. In truth, their color has nothing to do with fel magic. These mushrooms get their distinctive appearance – and likely their name – from their connection to the Emerald Dream [Quest: A Slimy Situation].
In stark contrast to much of Felwood’s native flora, this species of fungi remains untainted by demonic forces in the region. While one may infer it is their tie to the Dream that prevents these mushrooms from succumbing to fel influence, the full explanation is a bit more nuanced – emerald shimmercaps have the unique ability to purify corruption [Quest: A Slimy Situation].
It makes sense, then, why many of these mushrooms are typically found near pools of fel-tainted water [Quest: A Slimy Situation]. By cleansing water sources in the region, this species of fungi could very well aid in stemming the spread of demonic corruption throughout northern Kalimdor.
Due to their magical nature, emerald shimmercaps are also highly effective at treating infections demonic in origin. When an undead single-handedly transformed the denizens of an outpost into fel slimes, one dryad made a paste from the mushroom that prevented a tauren from mutating along with them [Quest: A Slimy Situation, Quest: The Tainted Ooze].
Because of the Cenarion Circle’s efforts to heal Felwood, it is unclear if this species of fungi was planted deliberately or if it is endemic to the region.










