Fauna and flora

The world of Thedas is home to many species of plants and animals.
== Fauna ==
* Adder
** Death Adder – its venom is used as a component in Adder's Kiss due to its paralyzing effectDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Herold Had the Plan, p. 419
* AlbatrossCodex entry: The Frostback Mountains
* BadgerDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Herold Had the Plan, p. 327
** Honey BadgerNickname for Hawke used by Serendipity
* BasiliskDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Eight Little Talons, p. 377
* BatDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Horror of HormakCodex entry: Giant Spider
* Bear
** Black bear Dragon Age: Core Rulebook, p.277
** Brown BearCodex entry: Bear (Inquisition)
** Great bear
** Large bear
** Bereskarn – a bear tainted by the blight; though it's a slothful creature, when provoked it proves a fierce and deadly opponent
* Bee – a pollinator and key ingredient in Jar of Bees
** BumblebeeCodex entry: The Bow of the Golden Sun
** HoneybeeCodex entry: Meditations and Odes to Bees
* Beetle
** Cave Beetle – a black, hard-shelled scavenger that feeds on the carrion in the Deep Roads and in undergroud caverns, Dragon Age: Core Rulebook, p.278
** Death Watch BeetleCodex entry: Crate of Live Death Watch Beetles
** Dung BeetleReferenced in Dragon Age: Origins as a form of cursing
** Roof Beetle – used as a food lure in nug racing
** Wood-burrowing Beetle – an insect whose larvae is used in the Dalish dish "Deep Forest Comfort"
* Blacked-capped SongbirdMentioned by Merrill in banter with Carver
 
* Blight Owl – an owl corrupted by the taint, it is large, black, and has blood-red eyes; its beak segments into four parts, hiding jagged teeth inside
* Blind Tetrava - an elusive fish found in underground lakesKingfisher's Staff
* BluebirdDialogue between Amund and Thornton in Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer.
* BluefinDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 23 p. 264
* BoarThe Boar Has Gone to GroundStalker's Boar Hides
* Bogfisher – native to southern Ferelden, this creature has a rather monstrous reputation given its appearance; however, they are shy and only hunt eels, frogs, and fish
* Bronto – a large herd animal that dwells underground; dwarves use them as a beast of burden and a food source; brontos are the rough equivalent to surface oxen and cows
* Bunting – a seed-eating songbird, related to finches. It is brown streaked with a boldly marked head
* ButterflyMentioned by Josephine when speaking of Contess Lutetia
* Buzzard
* CanaryAlistair/Dialogue, as per a banter between Wynne and Alistair.Mentioned in banter with Sera and Cassandra 
* Carp
* CatCat Lady's Hobble-StickSer Pounce-a-lotKittyMr. Wiggums, the Circle Mouser and once companion of Anders
* Cattle
** Bull – a male cattle that isn't an oxTerminology implied by Iron Bull's name.
** Cow – a female cattle used for dairy and beef purposesBeef BoneDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 19 p. 206.
** Ox – typically male cattle, muscular and used for working purposesOx BoneSeen in Dragon Age: Origins at the village of HavenAn ox is encounter pulling wares for Old Tegrin on the Gentle Path.
** Qalaba – a type of cow that the Qunari breed, known for its stupidity
* ChameleonReferenced in Dragon Age II Subterfuge talents; Chameleon's Breath and Chameleon's Cloud
* Chicken – a common domestic animalReferenced by Wynne who refers to herself as "no spring chicken".Referenced by Isabela.Referenced by Varric.Codex entry: Journal of Gurd Harofsen
* ChipmunkMentioned in ambient dialogue in Dragon Age II
* ClamClamshell Plate Armor
* CobraDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Down Among the Dead Men, p. 62.
* CockerelGraffiti
* CodMentioned by Varric.Codex entry: A Tattered Shopping List
* CormorantCodex entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter ???
* CrabDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Three Trees to Midnight, p. 28Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights, An Old Crow's Old Tricks, p. 369Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 15, 21
* CrayfishCole's tarot card depicts one in the bottom left corner.
* Cretahl – an ancient horned beast of war that dwells in the Deep Roads
* CricketCarved Cricket Charm
* CrocodileShown in the Tellari swamps in Dragon Age: The Silent Grove
* CrowFeatured in the name of the Antivan Crows.
* Cuttlefish – found in the waters around Antiva.Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 75
* Dathrasi – a creature comparable to a pigSaid by Arishok in Dragon Age II.
 
* Deepstalker – a lizard-like creature found in the Deep Roads and underground caverns, it's a vicious predator that hunts in packs, usually preying on nugs
** Sand stalker
* DeerMicah's Lucky Deer FootMentioned in Fen'Harel's FablesAn Unofficial Meeting
** Hind – a female deerYou have the hind in view!
** Red DeerChoose your quarry
* DogCodex entry: Fereldan Culture
** Basset HoundConfirmed by 
** Coursing HoundMentioned by Merrill at the Hawke Estate if the The Black Emporium (DLC) is installed.
** Hunting DogDragon Age: The Masked Empire ch. 3 p. 59
** Mabari
** Pug
** Rat TerrierBanter between Varric Tethras and Hawke
** SheepdogGlass
** Wild DogsA Swift Stream
* DonkeyCodex entry: Carta BrontoThe Sealed Chantry
* DoveLeliana/DialogueCodex entry: Correspondence Interruptus
* Dracolisk – a powerful animal originating from the Donarks that can be used as a mount; dracolisks were selectively and magically bred by Tevinters to be stronger and larger than their ancestors; they are rumored to share blood with dragons or wyverns
* Dragon – a large reptilian species that was once thought to be extinct; it's capable of various elemental breaths; only the females mature to the winged stadium
** Dragonling – a young, wingless dragon
** Drake – a male dragon that never develops wings
** Mature dragon – an adult female dragon that is larger than a normal dragon and somewhat smaller than a high dragon
** High dragon – a mature female dragon, among the most powerful of the species
** Great dragon – the rarest and oldest of their kind, ranking above high dragons
** Dragon thrall – a dragon that has been corrupted by the darkspawn taint
* DragonflySilver Dragonfly Charm
* Druffalo – a bovine-like creature, it has a blue-grey pelt and gleaming black hornsCodex entry: Druffalo
* DuckBanter between Cole and Dorian.Blackwall's comment about Sera.Mentioned by Hawke in Mark of the Assassin DLC.
** Mallard – a common wild duckDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 24 p. 281
* EagleEagle Feather CharmMentioned by one of the villagers in Stone-Bear Hold after the battle with the Jaws of Hakkon.
* Eel
** Lamprey EelDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 1 p. 184
* ElephantDragon Age II: The Complete Official Guide, "Tevinter Imperium"
* ElkGreater Frostback ElkVarterralDragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden, p.52
* Ermine – another name for a stoat; it's native to Nevarra; importing Nevarran ermine fur is illegal in OrlaisDialogue between Josephine Montilyet and a runnerDragon Age: Last Flight ch. 16 p. 175
* FalconFalcon CrestThe author of Codex entry: The Lady of the Skies, Anashe, is an Avvar falconer.
* Fennec – a fox-like creature with very long ears
* Ferret Used in expressions like "ferreted out" in Dragon Age: Asunder, ch. 2 p. 48Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, ch. 3 p. 65
* Firefly
* FleaDialogue between Morrigan and Dog.Dialogue between Varric and Merrill.
* FlyDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Harold Had the Plan, p. 324
** Blue FlyThe Applewoods 
* FoxGlass FoxFox's Pendant
* Frog
* GazelleCodex entry: Ghilan'nain: Mother of the Halla
* Ghast – a small, vicious creature that dwells in mountain caves
** Ghastling
** Ghast brute
** Velghast
** Velghastrial
* Giant – a massive creature that is common in northern Thedas, specifically the Tevinter Imperium, but can be found all across the continentCodex entry: Giant
** Ice Giant
** Infected Giant
* GnatSylvan Raids
* GoatA Plea for SanctuaryMentioned by Svarah Sun-Hair.
** Ayesleigh gulabi goat – a Rivaini breed prized for its milkDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 127
** Mountain GoatCodex entry: The Perendale War
* GooseRedblossom SpecialTamar/Dialogue
* Griffon – a giant flying creature with a body of a lion and head, wings, and talons of an eagle; griffons are the symbol of the Grey Wardens
* GrouseGrouse Feather Charm
* GullDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Three Trees to Midnight, p. 28
 
* Gurgut – a brightly-colored creature that is found predominantly in wet, marshy regions
* Gurn – an aggressive creature found in southern Thedas; it tends to live in herds
* Halla – a horned stag that is kept by the Dalish as a noble companion
** Golden halla
* HamsterBanter between Dorian and Blackwall
* Hare
* Hart – a large, horned, sure-footed mount
* HawkShort Story: The Riddle of Truth
* HornetDragon Age: Asunder ch. 3 p. 47
* Horse
* Hyena
* Jackal, The Tale of Corsa 'the Jackal'
* JellyfishCodex entry: Viscount Marlowe Dumar
* Kingfisher
* Krone
* LadybugGolden Ladybug Charm
* LarkDialogue with Ealisay's Ash WraithCodex entry: The Folly of General Not-Sheritan
* LeechesMentioned by Surgeon in Dragon Age: InquisitionMentioned by Blackwall in the Exalted Plains
* Lion – native only to eastern Thedas, the lion became the symbol of Orlais in the Exalted AgeCodex entry: The Lion of Orlais (Inquisition)Cut Crystal Lion
** Red lion
* LobsterReferenced by the object listed as 'Lobster Traps' in the game files. Found in Ferelden/Redcliffe.
* LocustReferenced in Canto 4.
* Lurker
* MackerelCodex entry: Feast Day FishMentioned by Anders when talking about Ser Pounce-a-lot.
* Maggot
* MagpieA Present for Bianca
* MartenThe Acerbic Dowager
* Merlin
* MockingbirdBanter between Blackwall and Cole
* Mole
* MonkeyBanter between Sten and Shale
* MouseA demon encountered in the Fade during the Magi Origin takes the shape of a mouse, thus confirming their existence outside the fade.
** Chip MouseBanter between Morrigan and Oghren
* MuleMentioned during the quest Precious Metals.Dialogue between Leliana and a messenger.Dennet refers to Dwarf Inquisitor as a 'mule-rider'., Dragon Age: Core Rulebook, p. 280
* MusselReferred to in Playing the Great Game
* NightingaleLeliana's nickname is Sister Nightingale
* Nug – a small creature, commonly used as a food source and described as the "unholy union of pig and hare"; nugs are found throughout Thedas and come in several colours; they have small hands on their forelimbs
* Nuggalope – also known as "Deth Nugs", like their smaller cousins they have hands proportional to their great size
* OctopusDragon Age: Tevinter Nights Luck in the Garden p. 152
* Otter
* Owl – a predatory bird active at night; the Dalish view it as a symbol of Falon'Din,Landmarks in Crestwood: The Guide of Falon'DinCodex entry: Constellation: Tenebrium as well as Andruil's messengerCodex entry: Andruil's Messenger
* Oyster
* Parakeet – also known as a budgerigarBanter between Thornton and Argent.Banter between Argent and Amund.
* ParrotJunk item called 'stuffed parrot'
* PartridgeThe Glassblowers' Anger
* PeacockMentioned by Dorian.
* Pheasant
* Phoenix
* PigThe Well-Read Pig-FarmerBanter between Sera and Varric.
* Pilot whaleBanter between Sebastian and Varric.
* PigeonUncrushable PigeonReferenced multiple times by Shale.
* PrawnDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 27
* PtarmiganCodex entry: The Frostback Mountains
* Quail
 
* Quillback – a burgundy-colored creature with a hooked beak, saggy and rough skin, and long feather protruding along its spine
* RabbitDalish Gloves (gift)Dragon Age: The Calling, p.190
** Jackrabbit
* RaccoonSmash (operation)
* Ram – the males and female of the species both possess horns and a shaggy coat
** August ram – a breed know for its striking coloration and markings
* RatCodex entry: RatRat Poison
** Giant rat
* Raven – a symbol of DirthamenCodex entry: Dirthamen: Keeper of SecretsRaven Totem
* Raytooth – a black, slimy creature with a segmented tail; it resembles a ray with its mouth on the underside; it resides in the Minanter riverDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Herold Had the Plan, p.329
* River HerringThe Next Course
* Robin
* Rock darter – an insect-eating bird found in the AnderfelsDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 25 p. 287
* Salamander Mentioned by Sandal Feddic in Dragon Age II
* Scorpion "Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights", Horrors of Hormack, p. 213
* SeagullCodex entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter Fifteen
* SharkBanter between Dorian and Vivienne
* SheepCodex entry: Scout HardingCodex entry: RamThe Rusted Horn's menu references "mutton pie"; mutton is a cut of meat obtained from sheep that are two years of age or older.
** Ewe
** LambLamb BoneNote: Message Board
** Ram
* Shrimp – found in the waters around Antiva
* SilkwormNote: Sera's Cabinet of Wonder Whose It Was
* SimirMentioned by Anders during the Arcane Feathers quest
* Skunk
* SlugMentioned by ShaleNote: A Charred Note
* Snail
* Snoufleur – a creature with blue skin, small tusks, and long, drooping nose
* SparrowGolden Mirror
 
* Spider
** Spiderling – newly birthed spider
** Giant spiderling
** Giant spider – a larger variety of spider, it tends to appear in old ruins and places where the Veil is thin
** Monstrous spider
** Poison spider / Poisonous spider / Venomous spider – a variety of spider that attacks from a distance while spitting venom
** Giant poisonous spider – a variety of giant spider that has developed a venom sack
** Corrupted spider – a variety originally inhabiting the Deep Roads feeding on bats; after preying on darkspawn, their taint permanently increased the spiders size and aggressiveness passing the traits to their progeny
* Spotted Cat – a jungle catBanter between Sten and Zevran.
* Spotted Hunting CatDragon Age: Last Flight, ch. 2 p. 32
* Squid
** Giant squidPer description of Lurking Horrors of the Deep, a book found in the library of Kinloch Hold in the Witch Hunt DLC, see In Search of Morrigan for the complete list of the books.
* SquirrelBanter between Merrill and Anders.Codex entry: A Nutty Affair
* StagEnlightenment
* Swan
* SwiftCodex entry: The Frostback Mountains
* TigerIn Witch Hunt DLC a book in the circle library has notes with the drawing of a tiger named Ser Pounce-a-lot eating templars in the margins.Referenced in the item named The Tiger's Tail. Referenced by Fenris to Merrill's defense of demons.Isabela makes reference of it to Sebastian when speaking of Hawke in bed.Referenced by Fenris during the quest Bait and Switch if Hawke asks "Why face them at all?", to which Fenris replies "There comes a time when you must stop running, when you turn and face the tiger."
* ToadReferenced by Zevran when entering the Great Hall in Kinloch Hold
Mentioned by Isabela in banter with Aveline when asking about Flemeth
** Horned ToadMentioned by Felsi
** Poisonous ToadMentioned by Vivienne when commenting on Sera
* Trout
* TurkeyDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Eight Little Talons p. 385 uses the phrase "to go cold turkey."Act of MercyDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 77, 97
* Turtle
* Tusket – a pig-like creature with a hairless body, backward-curved tusks, and an upturned snout;Codex entry: Tusket its tusks are a wildly-known folk remedy
** Imbued Tusket
 
* Varghest – a distant relative of wyvern and dragons; its body is covered in large scales
* Varterral – a large, ancient, spider-like creature that stands on five legs
* ViperBanter between Vivienne and SeraBanter between Morrigan and Sten if Morrigan is in a relationship wit hte Warden.
* VoleCodex entry: Fennec
* VultureVulture Feather Charm
** Bald-necked Vulture
* Wandering HillsMentioned by Varric when telling a story after Hawke is left in the Fade
* WaspJar of BeesWasp's Sting
* WeaselBanter between Thornton and Belinda.
* Werewolf
** Blighted werewolf – a werewolf tainted by the darkspawn
* WhaleThe WhaleSailor's Charm
** Bony whale-shark – an extinct aquatic creature that used to live in the Anderfels
* Whitebait
* Wood NymphMentioned by Zevran when captured in Sloth's dream
* Wolf
** Black wolf
** Great wolf
** Blight wolf – a wolf tainted by the blight causing it to become mad with the pain of its infection
** Marsh wolf – a variation of a blighted wolfEncountered in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening while venturing the Blackmarsh.
* WolverineVarric (short story)
* WormCodex entry: Andraste: Bride of the Maker
** EarthwormMentioned in dialogue between Bianca Davri and Felim at Emprise du Lion.
** Glow WormCodex entry: The Hunt of the Fell Wolf
** Poison WormCodex entry: Broken Dowsing Rods - No Refunds
** Tapeworm
* Wyvern
** Snowy Wyvern
* Bloodcrow – larger than untainted crows, bloodcrows have a dark reddish sheen to its feather, blood-red eyes and snake-like tail with small spikes or spines growing from them
* Cavern Bear
 
* Cetus – a large and rare sea serpent called 'aban-ataashi', sea dragon, in Qunlat; it has a smooth-scaled body that conducts electricity; these creatures resid in the warm waters of the Boeric Ocean, though they do occassionally make their way south to the Waking Sea, Dragon Age: Core Rulebook, p. 308
* Crag Wolf
* Fereldan ShepardDragon Age (tabletop RPG) Blood in Ferelden p. 23
* Firesprite – a four inch tall, faerie-like creature with yellow skin, insect wings, compound eyes like a housefly, and two antennae; preferring to fly despite their humanoid legs, these creatures have a musty yellow glow to them and sing instead of speaking; they that live only in the Korcari Wilds
* Giant Swamp Crab – these giant crustaceans are twice the size of a humanDragon Age (tabletop RPG) Blood in Ferelden p. 27
* Great Lion, Dragon Age: Core Rulebook, p. 281
* Guardian Serpent – a silver, greenish snake-like serpent that is forty feet long, with a prehensile body and tiny legs; it has two horns its head that it uses to gore its victimsDragon Age: Core Rulebook, Blood in Ferelden, p. 33
* Lynx
* Marmot
* Moose
* Mountain Lion
* Wofun Hound
=== Creature research ===
There are several researchers who focus on the study of Thedosian fauna. The Inquisition employs Minaeve and Helisma Derington to investigate local creatures and their behaviours. Professor Frederic from the University of Orlais specializes in draconology; he wrote A Study of the Southern DraconidsCodex entry: Varghest and Dragon's Testament.Dragon's Testament Gregor Wurthing is the author of Halla in the Heather, Wolves in the Woods: A Naturalist's Observations.Continuing Research Baron Havard-Pierre d'Amortisan is an Orlesian noble known for studying the most bizarre beasts of Thedas. He is the author of An Anatomie of Various Terrible Beasts.Codex entry: BogfisherCodex entry: GurgutCodex entry: Quillback
Grim Anatomy is a mysterious text written by an unknown author using an invented script. The manuscript contains numerous detailed illustrations of dissected creatures, such as nugs, giants, and wyverns. The author focuses on physiology of animal vision, apparently in an attempt to discover how a demon enters their host's mind.
== Flora ==
* AcaciaThey are found in the Hissing Wastes. The tree's object name is listed as acacia in the game files
** Black Wood – a variety of acacia treeObject name is listed as "blackwood" in game files.
* Allspice
* Almond
* Amrita Vein – a desert plant whose roots contain water; found in the Western Approach, it was discovered by Amrita, a hedge mage who was a very talented herbalistCodex entry: Amrita Vein
* Andraste's Grace – a small white wildflowerAccording to the description of Andraste’s Grace in Dragon Age: Origins.
* Andraste's Mantle – a herb used for making an antidote to wyvern’s venomOne of the ingredients of The Master's Salve.Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), DLC – Creatures of Thedas ~ The Wyvern, p. 5
* Antivan Cord-seed
* Apple tree
** Applewoods Variety – the apples that grow in the applewoods hold astringent and intoxicating properties.Atop the Tower of Lights, Look west, to the Tirashan forest. Only shows with the scholar Marquis.
** Green Apple
** Golden Apple – grown in Lady's Orchard in Orlais
** Red Apple
* Apricot tree
* Arbor Blessing – a vine that is very difficult to cultivate; it produces miniscule seeds that can be carried for great distances by wind; it’s theorized that Arbor Blessing only sprouts in favorable conditions, where other plants will also thriveCodex entry: Arbor Blessing
* ArtichokeSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as artichoke in the game files.
* AshOne of the crafting materials in Dragon Age: Origins.
* Banana – grows in Par Vollen and Rivain
* Barbwood – a parasitic tree that grows through the body of its host; the sap makes potent restorative potions, while extracts from the leaves are useful for transmutations, however, harvesting barbwood is dangerousAccording to Vivienne’s location comment in Swamp Kuldsdotten in the Frostback Basin.
* BarleyThe Abbess' Road
* Basil
* Bay tree
* Bean
** Bush BeanDragon Age: Last Flight ch. 18 p.190
** Green Bean
** Pale Bean
** White Bean
* BeechOne of the crafting materials in Dragon Age II.
* BeetMentioned by Varric Tethras that he owns a beet plantation in Rivain in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
* BirchThe Missing BardDragon Age Legends's "Petrified" quest mentions twisted birch.
* Bitter greensDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 13
* Blackthorn – can be used for crafting stavesShort Story: Paying the Ferryman
* BluebellThe Hounds
* Borage
* Boxwood – a type of shrubSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as boxwood in the game files.
** Red Boxwood
* Bradford Tree – are known to emit a smell akin to rotting meatSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as bradford in the game files.
* Buttercup Varric's nickname for Sera in Dragon Age: Inquisition
* CabbageDialogue between Thornton and Cillian in Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer.
* CaperGood Neighbors
* Cardamom
* Carrot
* Catsbane – a flavor-enhancer and antidote for strong spiritsAccording to the description of Sun Blonde Vint-1.
* CattailSeen in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: InquisitionSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as cattails in the game files.
* CedarCodex entry: Falon'Din: Friend of the Dead, the Guide
** Red cedarDragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 4
* CeleryCodex entry: Feast Day Fish
* Cherry
** Black cherryDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 121
** Sour cherry
** Sweet cherry
* Chestnut
* Chickpea – originates from RivainDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 53, 55
* Chicory
* Chive
* Cinnamon – one of the ingredients in a Rivaini tea blend that also contains cloves and gingerDragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 1
* CitronCodex entry: Vir Dirthara: A Flowering Imago
* Clove – one of the ingredients in a Rivaini tea blend that also contains cinnamon and ginger; it's also added to aleBanter between Oghren and Wynne. and various dishes
* CloverBanter where Sera misquotes a saying, "Happy as a pig in clover." and Varric corrects her.
* Cocoa – grows in the Donarks, possibly also in Par Vollen or SeheronBanter between Iron Bull and Varric, which implies Iron Bull consums hot cocoa regularly.
* CoconutReferenced in a drink proposed by a waitress in Tapster's Tavern during A Tale of Orzammar DLC.
* CoffeeDragon Age: The Masked Empire, ch. 17 p. 362.
* CornDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 103
** Checkered corn
** Yellow corn
* CottonOne of the crafting materials in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
* Cranberry
* Crystal Grace – a pale blue flower shaped like a crystal bell; it has a medicinal valueCodex entry: Crystal Grace
* CucumberImplied by the existence of pickles 
* Cumin
* Currant
** Black currantAccording to the description of West Hill Brandy.Codex entry: Bottles of Thedas
* CypressDragon Age: The Calling, Chapter 6, p. 123
* Daikon RadishSeen on Dennet's farm in the Hinterlands in Dragon Age: InquisitionSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as daikon in the game files.
* DaisyVarric's nickname for Merrill in Dragon Age II
* Dandelion
* Deathroot – a purple flower that produces fleshy, red fruits once a year, which can cause disorientation and dizziness if ingested;Codex entry: Deathroot it has a high purple stall and loose leaves which contain an extract that the Chasind use to induce hallucinations;According to the description of deathroot in Dragon Age: Origins. there are two variants of deathroot: 
** Arcanist Deathroot – more common
** Lunatic’s Deathroot – induces terrifying hallucinations
* Dill
* Dog-RoseShort Story: The Riddle of Truth
* Dragonthorn – its wood is used to craft high-quality bows; its leaves can be made into an extract that enhances and stabilizes other magical ingredientsCodex entry: Dragonthorn
* EggplantDragon Age: Tevinter Nights: Eight Little Talons, p.381
* ElderberryThe flower is mentioned in Banter between Luka and TamarElderberry wine is mentioned in Dragon Age (tabletop RPG), Dalish Curse
* Elfroot – a hardy plant with large leavesCodex entry: Elfroot that are shaped like hearts, with green veins; its botanical name is "canavaris"; elfroot is the primary ingredient of many healing salves;According to the description of elfroot in Dragon Age: Origins. its juice can speed up the healing and numb pain; chewing on the root alleviates minor ailments like indigestion, flatulence, and hoarse throat; occasionally, elfroot is added to dishes, when combined with wine, it creates a restorative draft; it's known as "Hari" in Rivain., Isabela's mother, posing as a seer, assumed the identity of "Madam Hari", after the local name for elfroot. There are multiple variants of elfroot:
** Bitter Elfroot
** Gossamer Elfroot
** Royal Elfroot
* Elm
* Embrium – a flower from the orchid family; its fragrance may help with breathing problems; there are two variants of Embrium: 
** Salubrious Embrium – the healing variant
** Dark Embrium – has magical propertiesCodex entry: Embrium
* Felandaris – a twisted shrub with long, thorny shoots, and no leaves; the name means “Demon weed” in elven;Codex entry: Felandaris its thorns are said to resemble demon’s horns Felandaris grows only in places where the Veil is thin
* Felicidus Aria – a rare flower commonly known as the Silent Plains Rose; it’s the only plant found in the Silent Plains that were tainted during the First Blight; the plant is on the verge of extinction because of over-foraging, as its roots are used in the creation of ambrosia; Felicidus Aria is not technically a rose, but its flowers emit a rose-like scent;Codex entry: Ambrosia it’s related to Vandal Aria; Felicidus Aria is known as the only plant to be able to grow on blighted land,Codex entry: Vandal Aria though some other species are rumored to possess this quality as well, such as Northern PrickleweedAccording to Ines Arancia during the quest Ines the Botanist.
* Fennel
* FernCodex entry: On Avvar Cuisine
** Red FernSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC, it is labeled as fern_red in the game files.
** Sword FernSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC, it is labeled as fern_sword in the game files.
* FigBeraht is able to purchase figs from the surface to bribe the guards in Orzammar during the Dwarf Commoner Origin
* FlaxMentioned by Sten when sharing one of the Qun#Parables parables of the Qun.
* Foxite – a herb common in Ferelden, can be used after distillation to increase the effects of many concoctionsAccording to the description of Concentrator Agent.
* FrangipaniBanter between The Iron Bull and Cassandra
* Frankincense
* Garlic
* Ghoul's Beard – a hairy plant found in desert areas; allegedly, ingesting it may cause combustionCodex entry: Ghoul's Beard
* Ginger – may be used to alleviate flatulence; it's one of the ingredients in a Rivaini tea blend that also contains cinnamon and cloves
* GorseThe Hounds
* Grape
** Red grapeDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 113
* Harlot’s Blush – a blue flowerAs seen during the quest the Herbalist's Tasks.
* HawthornCodex entry: The Hedge Witch
* Heatherum – a herb common in Ferelden, can be used after distillation to increase the effects of many concoctions
* HempDragon Age: The Calling, Chapter 6, p. 128Spirit CordSpirit Charm
* Hero TreeSeen in Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as hero in the game files.
* HollyhockWar table operation Dance with the Dowager: The Allemande.
* HoneysuckleCodex entry: Meditations and Odes to Bees
* IrisCodex entry: A Note from the Honnleath Village Council
* Ironbark – found only in the Brecilian Forest, this wood is slightly blue in colour.
* Itchweed – a small flower, likely causing itchinessDragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 12 p. 247, 250
* Ivy – a plant that grows over wallsCodex entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter FifteenDragon Age: Tevinter Nights: Down Among the Dead Men, p. 57; Hunger, p.188
* Jasmine – a strong-smelling flower, possibly smoked by the Dalish;Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne, Chapter 3 in Tevinter, the flower is used to making hair oil
* JuniperMentioned as part of Bram Kenric’s memory aid to remember the Elven pantheon, as heard during Ameridan's End.
* LavenderCodex entry: Notes on Palace Guests
* LeekDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 55, 73
* Lemon
* Lemon verbena – grown in Rivain, it is used in teaDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 165
* Lentil – a universal staple across ThedasDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 63
* Licorice – also referred to as licorice rootBanter between Varric and Dorian.
* Lichen – used by the dwarves to make bread and a toxic aleCodex entry: The CastelessDragon Age: The World of Thedas, vol. 1, p. 37
** Black lichen – a toxic lichen that requires heat to become edible
** Brown lichenDragon Age: The Stolen Throne, ch. 13 p. 234
** Glowing LichenMentioned by Luka in Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer
* LilacCodex entry: Hard in Hightown: Chapter Ten
* LilyLily's name is evidence they exist in Thedas
* LimeNote: The Gilded Horn's Drink List
* Lotus
** Black Lotus – a black flower that grows by bodies of water
** Blood Lotus – a purple or dark red flower that’s usually found beside bodies of water; its essence can cause hallucinations in high concentration;Codex entry: Blood Lotus it’s famous for being able to survive in almost any climateAccording to the description of Blood Lotus in Dragon Age: Origins.
** Dawn Lotus – a white flower, similar to Blood Lotus, though it doesn’t share its hallucinogenic properties
* MaceCodex entry: Feast Day Fish
* Madcap – a flower found in Ferelden, ingesting its bulbs causes confusionAccording to the description of Madcap Bulb.
* MangoDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 113
* MapleAccording to the description of Figurine.
* Mint – a herb that can be used to make tea;War table mission Plant Crystal in Venatori Headquarters. there are several varieties of mint:
** Anderfels' MintDragon Age: Tevinter Nights, Dread Wolf Take You, p. 471
** Foxmint – a herb useful for gut problems
** Peppermint An ingredient in Swift Salve
* Mintroot – a pungent-smelling plant that grows on trees
* Moss
** OakmossMentioned in Banter between Luka and Tamar
** Redmoss – a plant that can be harvested from a wandering hill; dried redmoss shows restorative effects, though it has to be combined with an emulsion of silverite and elfroot extract to counter fatal toxicityNote: Vivienne's Alchemy Notes
** Tree–moss – a fragrant type of moss that the Dalish sprinkle their aravels with, in hopes that it’ll grant them Sylaise’s protectionCodex entry: Sylaise: the Hearthkeeper
* Mushroom
** Deep Mushrooms – a group of fungi commonly found underground; they grow in proximity to darkspawn bodies and lyrium veins, which gives them their unique flavor and scent; consuming too many may lead to insanity, abdominal cramping, and even death; deep mushrooms should be handled by experienced herbalists; before consumption, they have to be properly cleaned and prepared;Codex entry: Deep MushroomCodex entry: In Praise of the Humble Nug there are several variants of Deep Mushrooms:
*** Bleeding Russula – its ichor can be used as hinge lubricant
*** Blightcap – grey colored mushroom with a flat cap, grows in clay
*** Blighted Morel
*** Brimstone Mushroom
*** Destroying Spirit
*** Ghoul’s Mushroom
*** Unnamed variety discovered in Ortan Thaig
** Surface Mushrooms
*** Beetle Spore
*** Drakevein – a mushroom used for making an antidote to wyvern’s venom
*** Sponge Root
*** Truffle
* Mustard
* NightshadeCombat comment from Merrill when taking a potion.
* NutmegNote: The Gilded Horn's Drink List
* OakTrees are possessed by the Grand Oak in Dragon Age: Origins.
** Serault OakRoad and River
* Oat
* Olive
* OnionRotten Onion
** Red onion
** Sweet Onion
** White Onion
* Orange
** Blood orange – native to Nevarra
* OrchidExistence implied by the Embrium being part of the orchid family
* Oregano
* Palm Tree
** Curly PalmSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC, it is labeled as curly palm in the game files.
** Date palm
** Fan PalmSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition's Jaws of Hakkon DLC, it is labeled as fan palm in the game files.
* PansyLove Letter
* Parsley
* Passion FruitRare Antivan Brandy (gift)
* PeaNote: Knight-Captain's OrdersNote: A Note from the Skyhold Kitchens
* Peach
* PeanutMentioned in Sten's Fade dream in Dragon Age: Origins.
* Pear
* Peony
* Pepper
** Antivan Pepper
** Black Peppper
** Black Peppercorn
** Green Pepper
** Hot Pepper
** Hot Red Pepper
** Peppercorn
** Red Bell Pepper
** Sweet Pepper
* PineSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as pine in the game files.
** Chir PineSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as chir pine in the game files.
** Fir PineSeen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as fir in the game files.
** Stone Pine – a common source for the food item pine nut
* Plum
* Pomegranate
* PoplarDragon Age: The Stolen Throne, Chapter 3.
* PoppyMentioned by Gamlen in a conversation with Leandra during Birthright.
* PotatoNote: A Note from the Skyhold Kitchens
* PrickleweedMentioned by Leliana when visiting the Valence Cloister.
** Northern Prickleweed – a rare variety of Prickleweed that may be able to grow on blighted land;Mentioned by Ines Arancia during the quest Ines the Botanist though prickleweed is "prickly", its seeds are smooth
* Primaetas – a plant that went extinct during the Second Blight, may be substituted with redmoss
* Prophet's Laurel – a herb known for its purifying qualities since ancient times, can be used to create poultices, tinctures, and incense; it has glossy dark leaves and red berries; according to folk legend, Andraste’s followers tossed the laurel sprigs before the prophet as she was led to the pyre; Andraste’s ashes fell on the leaves of the laurel and blessed them with healing qualitiesCodex entry: Prophet's Laurel
* Pumpkin
* Rashvine – a plant that’s commonly found in marshes; in contact with the skin, it causes a severe rash; if it gets into the blood, it causes calcification of the tissues, and the affected person may require magical healing or amputation; on the upside, it can be used to brew protective salves that harden the skin; it’s also one of the primary ingredients for Antivan fireCodex entry: Rashvine
* Rashvine Nettle – a plant that burns the skin, but doesn’t affect the tongue; it’s completely flavourless; in contact with the skin, it causes unbearable itchiness; it’s an ingredient used to craft dispelling itemsAccording to the description of Rashvine Nettle.
* Raspberry
* Rhubarb – grows in FereldenDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 117
* RiceLocation remark made by Iron Bull in Crestwood.
* Rose
* RosemaryCase: the Elusive Iconoclast
* RowanRowan's name implies its existence in the world
* SaffronThe Arrival of the Divine
* SageCodex entry: The Celebrant
* SandalwoodDragon Age: Last Flight ch. 4 p. 52
* SeaweedLocation comment by Sera when exploring the Storm Coast.Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights: The Horror of Hormak, p. 77
* Snapdragon'Seen in Orlais planters in Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as snapdragon in the game files.
* Spinach
* Spindleweed – a plant that is often found near bodies of water; it’s commonly used to season dishes for the infirm, as it’s believed to speed up recovery;Codex entry: Spindleweed it helps with afflictions of the lungs, as well as combating feverCodex entry: Gardner Diary
* Spruce'Seen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as spruce in the game files.
* Squash
** Marrow Squash'Seen throughout Dragon Age: Inquisition as vegetable piles, it is labeled as marrow in the game files.
** String Squash
* StrawberryDragon Age: The Calling, p. 81Sugar Cake
* Stripweed – a grass–resembling plant that stings and causes sores; in Tevinter, it’s used for making teaBanter between Dorian and Iron Bull.
* Sugar CaneThe Anchoress (Card)
* Sundew – a plant that grows in warm climate, it traps and devours insects; its name in Qunlat is kasaanda.Banter between Morrigan and Sten, which implies sundew is found in the Qunari lands and rarely in the southern Thedas
* SunflowerBanter between Cole and Cassandra.
* ThistleA Swift Stream
* Thyme
* Tomato
* Turnip
* Vandal Aria – a flowering shrub related to Felicidus Aria; unlike Felicidus Aria, it doesn’t grow on blighted land, but it thrives in almost all other environments, prefering arid climates; similar to Felicidus Aria, Vandal Aria is not technically a rose, although it possesses a sweet scent, reminiscent of honey and cut grass
* Vanilla – grows in Rivain
* Vasanthum tree – a tree that emits a very strong fragrance, its sap can be used for making perfumes, but it can also act as an undetectable poisonLocation comment made by Vivienne when nearing the Oasis in the Hissing Wastes.
* Violet – during the War of the Lions, Empress Celene declared that wearing purple flowers is a sign of loyalty to her, leading to a shortage of violets in OrlaisCodex entry: The Orlesian Civil War
* Walnut
** Black Walnut
* Watercress – grows in the Frostback mountainsDragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas p. 25
* WheatDragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 11, p. 223Chant of Light Verses, Shartan 10
* Whitewood
* Willow, elven lullaby “Where Willows Wail”
* Winterberry – a herb used for making an antidote to wyvern’s venom
* WitchhazelSeen in Dragon Age: Inquisition, it is labeled as witchhazel in the game files.
* Witherstalk – a plant found in the Forbidden Oasis; its harvest is very time-consuming and can be used for many different purposes, including: warming draughts, contraceptive (only the fresh sap), altering the state of the mind (dried, possibly combined with other plants)Codex entry: Witherstalk
* WysteriaNobles mention it in Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts when climbing the lattice.
* Yew
* Aspen
* Larch Tree
* Redleaf – an herb commonly confused with the drakevein mushroom used in the wyvern venom antidoteDragon Age (tabletop RPG) creatures of Thedas: Wyvern.
* Rowen
* Ryott – a protein-rich grain highly valued in Ferelden; it is difficult to grow and thrives in a few southern Ferelden areasDragon Age (tabletop RPG), Blood in Ferelden, p. 9
=== Botanical research ===
Botany is a well-developed field of research in Thedas. The value of plants in medicine and alchemy is widely recognized. The Botanical Compendium by Ines Arancia is considered the best source of knowledge on the topic; the book has multiple editions and is found in many libraries. Another botanical publication is Herbology in Thedas by Master Ilian Gravire.Codex entry: Rashvine There are also examples of botanical maps. The Circles allow mages to study botany; Senior Enchanters may even leave the tower to conduct research in the field.As seen during the quest Ines the Botanist. There is a specific college for herbalists where apothecaries receive thorough education.As mentioned by Elan Ve'mal, she and Adan had studied there.
== Trivia ==
* The Breach and the Rifts significantly impact local wildlife, changing the animals' natural instincts, such as feeding and migration patterns. Moreover, their level of aggression may increase.Continuing Her Predecessor's WorkCodex entry: Black Wolf
* Animals usually avoid places where the Veil is thin. If they do come in contact with the Fade, they grow bigger and become pale.As seen during the quest A Father's Name, supported by comments made by Solas, Vivienne, Dorian Pavus, and Cole after killing one of the Fade-touched creatures.
* Tillendall Lemallen is a noted painter of wildlife to the Orlesian court.Codex entry: August Ram
* Ambrose Dumont, an Orlesian artist, has gifted a series of woodcuts on the anatomy of nugs to the University of Orlais. The woodcuts are now used as a primary reference for any naturalist wishing to study the physiology of this animal.
* Distillation Agent is made from rare bulbs found in the Frostback Mountains.
* Eliane Bryland, wife of Rendon Howe, was a skilled herbalist and physician.
== Gallery ==
Corn Tomato Squash Lemon and Herbs.jpg|Herbs and vegetables on a table
Grimanatomy wot251 nug.png|Grim Anatomy, dissection of a nug's eyes
== References ==
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