Syren plant/Legends

The carnivorous syren plants were native to the planet Kashyyyk. They could be found in the dangerous jungles of the planet's surface.

A syren plant could be identified by its two ovular, bright yellow petals that were divided in half. The petals were mounted on an extremely thick, mottled, blood-red stock. In the middle of the petals was a tuft of glossy white fibers. To many casual observers, the plant might seem little more than a giant, beautiful, oversized flower. However, looks could be deceiving.

The tuft of syren fibers within a the plant emitted a large number of pheremones, which could lure unsuspecting prey. If a creature were to be lured within the confines of the yellow petals, it would be good as dead. Touching the petals of a syren plan would cause it to reflexively close its petals in one swift, powerful movement. The prey, then trapped in place by the plant's powerful and sticky petals would be digested by the plant.

As a rite of passage, many young Wookiees would attempt to harvest the plant's syren fibers. In order to this a young Wookiee would bring a few of his stronger friends to, hold the powerful petals in place while the he or she tried to harvest the fibers as quickly as possible. Despite the help, some young Wookiees lost limbs to the plant. Before he attended Luke Skywalker's Jedi Praxeum, Lowbacca managed to harvest the syren fibers by himself. After he returned home, he wove the fibers into a belt.