Special Flora of Tamriel Content . The Poppy , both black and white , can be found growing wild in the mountains of Hammerfell . Their succulent pods are often the only nourishment of adventurers who find themselves in the wilderness without rations . It is said that the black and white poppies together have magical properties . When they are crushed and mixed with the milk of the agile footed mountain goat , a potion that allows the user to glide safely above the ground can be made . Fire Fern , a perennial herb , native to Morrowind . The flowers are inconspicuous and often hidden . The glossy , evergreen foliage and flowers are resistant to the conditions of high heat and bright light . A petal from this plant placed under an adventurer ' s tongue will provide protection from the heat and fire found in the lava pits and streams found around Dagoth - Ur . Dragon ' s - Tongue , common name for a fern like herb found in Black Marsh . It is especially prolific around the area of Utherus Swamp . It is a beautiful wildflower . Its name comes from the fire red fronds that protect its golden flower . As pretty as it is , it is a deadly poison to most living beings and needs to be avoided by adventurers . It is said , however , that Argonian s can pick the plant and use the sap derived from its roots as an enhancement to their endurance . Domica Redwort is a herb grown by many residents of Valenwood for their beautiful and showy flowers . They attain a height of about three feet and have feathery leaves ; the flowers are usually bright red . In addition to their beauty , they are said to have magical abilities to enhance the appearance of anyone who carries or wears one of the flowers . Ironwood Nut , this rare nut comes from the Ironwood trees which grow deep in the forests of Skyrim . The wood from these trees is as hard as the metal for which they are named . The very rare black ironwood tree is said to produce a nut which is very succulent and is believed to enhance the strength of the adventurer who is able to crack its shell . The Ginko leaves which are found along the banks of rivers and lakes in Hammerfell are most inconspicuous , only its peculiar halfmoon shape makes it noticeable . It is very sweet and tasty . Legend has it that when mixed properly with the pulp of the Aloe plant , the potion has the ability to increase one ' s stamina for a short while . The Somnalius Fern can be found in the swamps of Black Marsh . The fronds from this plant are light green and quite delicate . Picking a frond can be very difficult , but once retrieved it can be used to put an enemy to sleep for a short while by passing it under his nose . Arrowroot is a thick , rubbery tuber that can be found in the Province of Valenwood . The plant is very difficult to find as its above ground foliage is very meager and scrawny . But the Arrowroot itself can be most beneficial to the gatherer as it has magical properties . The paste made from grinding the root is very tasty and can improve the user ' s accuracy with a bow and arrow . Nightshade is reputed to be a very poisonous herb . However the variety found in many parts of Elsweyr is cherished by Khajiit s who have followed the career path of thievery . Many Khajiits will tuck a piece of Nightshade inside their armor to increase their abilities to skulk , hide and become invisible .