Münorbana & Starianas (with Cresca Trees)
A close relative of the Spirra Starra and several other Hoshimi Island species, the fruit of the Münorbana glows from within. It has a light downy substance over the surface of it and is hollow inside. Biting into it will produce a crunch sound, with a texture like a lightbulb wrapped in stubby fur. The taste is not much to write home about.
The leaves of the plant have a texture like molten glass without the heat, almost clay-like in malleability, though retaining its shape like rubber. Somewhat satisfying to chew, but there is not much flavor to be reported on.
Starianas appear to be another relative of Celesta Starpetalias, distinct from Starvines by their individual growths rather than growing all on one vine, though they appear to have somewhat intertwined root systems given their proximity to one another.
Similar to Starvines, the petals have a hard, glass like texture, and are hot to the touch, though not enough to burn. They have dark stems, but give off enough heat and light for them to appear almost orange.
The stems, similar to Starvines, have a slightly gummy texture to them, but have no taste. They are notably warm from the heat given off by their petals, however.
The discovery of a forest of Cresca Trees shook the botanical community, as its elusive nature had all but been pegged as having to do with dimensional anomaly. It would seem the earlier confusion about the Cresca forest's existence has now been solved, as the forest indeed seems to be in a basin on the island where higher elevations make the light from the forest near indistinguishable from the light of local flora, especially from a distance. There is still a strong running thesis that Cresca forests may be the entrance to a pocket dimension, however.
Thorough research on the trees is still forthcoming, as no one seems to be able to get close to the trees without wandering out of the forest a few moments later, awed by the glowing crescents. Could the trees actually be proving to resist thorough investigation, or was the research team simply experiencing technical difficulties? Time will tell.
