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 a collection mission 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
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 appears 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.