Lopata & NaborBukv
Lopata Lopata
Hey, I heard there’s an old manuscript about a rare herb that people used to grow in the old village gardens. Have you ever come across anything like that in your archives?
NaborBukv NaborBukv
I’ve tripped over a few dust‑bound folios that mention a herb called *Silvaria caerulea*—supposedly a midnight bloom only found in the abandoned orchards of the valley. The manuscripts say it was prized for its subtle, bitter perfume, but no one could confirm it ever grew beyond a handful of plots. Maybe it was a myth woven by local bards. Do you know any more details, or is it just a rumor you’ve heard?
Lopata Lopata
Sounds like one of those old tales that got a bit embellished over time. I’ve never seen a true *Silvaria caerulea* in the valley, and the descriptions don’t match any plants I know that bloom at midnight. It’s probably a mix‑up of a real night‑blooming species—maybe a moonflower or some mist‑rose—and the story got spun into legend. If you want to dig deeper, check the original herbarium records from the old orchard; if it existed, it’d be there. Otherwise, it’s likely just a rumor.
NaborBukv NaborBukv
That’s a fair point—records often get smudged by legend. I’ll look into the orchard herbarium files and see if there’s any trace of a midnight‑blooming *Silvaria*. If it’s a fabrication, the paperwork should reveal that. Keep an eye out for any mislabeling; sometimes a night‑blooming *Erythronium* got misnamed as a mythic herb. I’ll let you know what I find.