Task: Cultivation

Task: Cultivation
Type	Additional tasks
Starting Location	Hydroponics, Nexus
Mission Location	Multiple
Start	Dr. Eliot Camden
End	Dr. Eliot Camden

Task: Cultivation is an additional tasks mission. It is acquired by speaking with Dr. Eliot Camden in Hydroponics on the Nexus.

Description

Nexus Hydroponics requires specimens of Andromeda plant life. Search for appropriate specimens to harvest.

Objectives

• Collect plant samples (0/10)
• Return to Dr. Camden at Nexus Hydroponics

Plants

Tentative Classification	Location	Data	Analysis	Image
Amanita jatanum	Elaaden	Other submitted names: redbulb mushroom, ember shroom Nutritional content: Medium	Though not poisonous, this mildly psychoactive mushroom has valuable medicinal properties. Extracted agents could be used to enhance medi-gel's pain-reducing capabilities.
Cardacha cthonis	Voeld	Other submitted names: thulus stem, octopus plant Nutritional content: High	Despite its appearance, this plant has extremely nutritious seeds tucked into the stem coil. The stem is also water-rich and could be easily peeled.
Diplazium dizona	Kadara	Other submitted names: sword fern, stickgrass Nutritional content: Acceptable	Gathered and properly cooked, these plants would be a tasty source of vitamins and minerals.
Lactarius assefa	Havarl	Other submitted names: thatchcap mushroom, soldier's joy Nutritional content: Extremely high	These mushrooms are rich in protein and could quickly bulk out rations, but unless prepared carefully they would have a sour aftertaste.
Lagenaria lunarium	Elaaden	Other submitted names: moon gourd, whitepulp melon Nutritional content: High	A succulent segmented gourd with a high water content. The flesh surrounding the seeds could be eaten raw, or sliced and dried for storage.
Neolecta riftia	Eos	Other submitted names: tubeworm fungus, trumpet plants Nutritional content: High	These fungi should have a pleasant taste from absorbing mineral salts.
Nereocystis hamonia	Kadara	Other submitted names: pearl kelp, thin-stem Nutritional content: Acceptable	This plant resembles kelp growths, and may have kelp ancestors. While not especially nutritious, it is vitamin-rich and has a pleasantly cleansing taste.
Rheum taelkarum	Kadara	Other submitted names: broad-leafed taelk, reservoir plant Nutritional content: Extremely high	Both water-rich and full of nutrients, this attractive plant appeared to defend against predators with a peppery taste. This can be countered with an enzyme supplement.
Ruberia majora	Kadara	Other submitted names: longcoral, crimson longfrond Nutritional content: Medium	This plant has a high protein content, though its tough fibers and thick roots would require a long cooking time.
Sargania fructanis	Havarl	Other submitted names: red-veined saragras, candy plant Nutritional content: Medium	The stems of this plant produce a red syrup with a surprisingly high sugar content. However, it will stain both armor and teeth if spilled.

Notes

This mission cannot be completed while the protestors are occupying Hydroponics during Sleeping Dragons.

The building next to the plant sample Lagenaria lunarium is related to the mission The Rebel. It is advised to start The Rebel mission before visiting this location to acquire that mission first.

Plants when scanned do not award Research Data (RD).

Rewards

• +530 XP