Bayou Blues Flora and Vegetation

The Bayou is home to several new plant species, each with unique growth mechanics and uses.

Cypress Trees

Cypress trees are the primary timber source in the Bayou. They generate in two variants: 1x1 trunks and massive 2x2 trunks.

• Wild Growth: Naturally generated trees are draped in Beard Moss
• Saplings: When grown from a sapling, they produce leaves but do not automatically generate Beard Moss
• Cypress Knees: These are small wooden protrusions found at the base of Cypress trees. Breaking them yields 1-3 Cypress Logs. Warning: Falling on a Cypress Knee will double the fall damage taken by the player

Beard Moss

Beard Moss is a decorative plant that hangs from the leaves and branches of Cypress trees.

• Growth: It slowly grows downward over time. Players can use Bonemeal to accelerate this growth
• Harvesting: Must be harvested with Shears to be obtained as an item

Algae

Algae appears as green patches on the surface of Bayou waters.

• Propagation: Using Bonemeal on Algae will cause it to spread to adjacent water blocks
• Utility: It can be crafted into Algae Thatch for building

Lily Flowers

Lily Flowers are colorful blooms that grow on top of Lily Pads. They come in several color varieties.

• Obtaining: Players can obtain a random Lily Flower by using Bonemeal on a standard Lily Pad
• Integration: If the Environmental mod is installed, these flowers also generate naturally in the Blossom Woods biome

Giant Ferns

These large, two-block high ferns provide dense ground cover and are excellent for marshy landscaping.