Veyora

Veyora is a tree found in Naiparku. It is a rather rare species that grows in terra firma forests. It is shade-tolerant as a sapling in the understory, but grows to the top canopy when mature.

It has a majestic tree form, with a wide and deep crown of a slightly flattened spherical shape, and branches that expand out into all different directions. Its leaves are slightly cordate, of 8-10 cm long and 5-7 cm wide, with a long petiole and an extended drip tip (akin to the sacred fig), leathery on both sides and dark green in color, with finely reticulated veins of a light yellow, nearly white color. It flowers in late winter/early spring, where the entire tree crown is covered almost overnight with large, conspicuous flowers (due to the flower buds being of the exact same color as the leaves). Its flowers have nine petals shaped like "renge spoons", with colors in a gradation from blue, indigo, magenta to pink. In each inflorescence, about 12-20 flowers are arranged in a bundles that hangs axially down from the branch. Its flowering is associated with rebirth and rejuvenescence, and is celebrated in the Yotrami Festival.

It is a highly respected tree, almost considered sacred. Intentionally cutting/breaking its branches or stems or picking its flowers is strictly forbidden, and those who do will be severely punished. In addition, when walking around the trees, it is customary to pay special attention as much as possible not to step on any of the fallen branches, leaves and especially flowers, and to pick them up instead. A minimal amount of branches can be kept as personal lucky charm, but larger amounts of branches and leaves, as well as any flowers should be carried to a common location for them to decompose naturally or to be burned in a dedicated bonfire during the festival. Stepping on the flowers or keeping them personally is especially considered very bad luck.