Golden Lily

The golden lily is a species of water lily native to the Moztak Swamplands, named for its valuable, cream-colored heart. 
==Description==
Golden lilies have large, round, notched leaves that float on the surface of still water, and long thin roots that attach to the lakebed. In the spring, they produce large, vibrant-red flowers. The flowers contain a "heart", a cream-gold node that measures a sextant across. This node is sweet, and attracts pollinators to the flower, helping the golden lily reproduce. The node is protected from larger predators by irritating spines, which can be lethal if left in the flesh for long enough. 
==Edibility and Use in Cooking==
The hearts of the golden lily can be eaten both raw and cooked, and are an expensive delicacy. The heart is harvested by first cutting the flower from the root system, then removing the surrounding petals from the heart while wearing skin protection. 
==Other Uses==
The vibrant petals can used to make long-lasting red dye, though this has fallen out of fashion with the prevalence of synthetic dyes. 
Category:Flora and Fauna