Eyethorn

Eyethorns are plants found in temperate regions, predominantly on the ground across a variety of terrain.
It sustains itself through photosynthesis, feeding by opening the leaves across its body to catch sunlight. However, in doing so it becomes defenseless, and unveils the seeds which grow at the top of its vine. When not feeding, the leaves close, their spikes pointing out to deter predators.
Eyethorns have photoreceptors on their bodies that can detect the presence of nearby organisms. Should an animal get close, the planimal sways its body in a violent jutting motion. This defense mechanism frightens predators away, and in some more extreme cases, strikes them with the Eyethorn’s spikes. However, the Eyethorn is particularly sensitive to contaminants, taking on a pale, sickly appearance.
Its seeds can be harvested when it is metabolizing through photosynthesis, and its leaves are open. However, still requires a careful approach from Na'vi. Their nutritious seeds, which are waxy in texture and are mainly purple with some green stripes, are used for cooking a variety of dishes. Eyethorns are a coveted gathering challenge for young Kame'tire who enjoy chewing on the raw seeds. Gaining eyethorn scratches while gathering is considered a rite of passage, a lesson about improving their skills before putting themselves in harm's way.
==Gameplay==
They are found in Clouded Forest's Scarlet Thicket Biome and rarer variants are around The River's Eye. Eyethorns will close up when they sense the player approaching. Make sure to approach them with stealth to grab an Eyethorn Seed. If it closes up, back away until it resets.
==See also==
* Sick Eyethorn
==Source==
* Pandorapedia
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