IN VITA EST MORTEM
Published by Jake Headid in Lincoln, NE in the Fall of 2016. Typeset in Aileron by Sora Sogano. Illustrations provided by Biodiversity Heritage Library. ©Jake Headid 2016
IN VITA EST MORTEM is a catalog of personal reflection of past events and influences represented by the uniqueness of plant life. Flowers have always symbolized life and it is in growing up that I am finding our similarities to be quite endless.
This flower spends most of its life preparing for bloom, once fully bloomed; it lives for only 5 days
Name Bloom of Death Entry 001
FLORE MORTIS 01
Name Orange Sunrise Entry 002
This flower was named by for its brilliant orange color that dulls as the the day goes on
ALIQUAM ORTUS 02
A flower whose petals are a deep red, giving this flower the powerful nickname of Blood Morning
Name Crimson Morning Entry 03
PURPURA MANE 03
This particular flower grows many leaves down the stems, its pink petals attract many insects
Name Many Leaf Entry 04
FOLIS MULTIS 04
Name During the day, this flowers’ petals face away from the sun, and in the night they face the moon.
Midnight Angst Entry 05
NOCTA ANGST 05
This flower is surrouned by many leaves, they are said to protect the stem from high winds.
Name Many Leaf Entry 06
FOLIS MULTIS 06
The petals on this flower contains fine dust that aids in sleeping and suppressing dreams
Name Sleep Dust Entry 07
PULVEREM DORMIENT 07
Name Lavender Venom Entry 08
This flower quite literally gives off an intoxicating aroma. Inhaling its scent too much will leave you poisoned.
VENENUM PURPURA 08
This flower contains seeds known to eliminate malignant cells, however you must work through its throrny body to obtain its seeds
Name Thorny Angel Entry 09
SPINOSA ANGELUS 09
Name Weeping Smile Entry 10
This flowers beautiful exterior disguises its weakening infrastructure which grows more brittle everyday
FLETU RISU 10
This flower take a long amout of time to bloom, most describe the wait to be agonizing and disappointing
Name Anxious Wait Entry 11
UTQUE INSIDIAS 11
Name Root Nutrient Entry 12 The bulb at the root are highly nutritious and aid in stomach ailments.
RADIX CIBUS 12
This flower grows high on branches, and the sun often restricts the desired view of the bulbs
Name Intense Gaze Entry 13
SUMMA ASPECTU 13
Name Strong Vertebrae Entry 14
This flowers stem grows thicker with each day of its lilfe
FORTIS VERTIBRAE 14
This flower was said to be picked for goodluck and fortune
Name Hopeful Wonder Entry 15
SPES MIRUM 15
Name Foretold Gloom Entry 16
This flower was given to people facing imminent events of hardship
PRAEDICTA MORTIS 16
Name Twin Friends Entry 17
This flower splits in its adolescence but continues growing at the same rate; only to grow together again in mature state
GEMINA AMICUS 17
This flower has a large leaf that supports the main stem
Name Support Brace Entry 18
AUXILIO FIBULA 18
Name Sleep Dust Entry 19 The petals on this flower contains fine dust that aids in sleeping and suppressing dreams
PULVEREM DORMIENT 19
Name Painful Smile Entry 20
This flowers beautiful exterior disguises its weakening infrastructure which grows more brittle everyday
DOLORE RISUM 20
This flower’s petals prove too heavy for its stem giving its overall “exhausted” appearance
Name Exhausted Burden Entry 21
PONDERE FESSI 21
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This flower is often presented to distant relatives who have fallen sick.
Distant Love Entry 22
PROCUL AMORE 22
Name Night Terror Entry 23 This flower only blooms at night when it becomes aggitated the cooling climate
NOX TERROEM 23
Name Weeping Ivy Entry 24
This flower seeps clear posionous liquid affecting anything that comes in contact
FLETUS HEDERA 24
This flower shares its’ nutrients with surrounding plants even if that means this plant loses its own essential nutrients
Name Loyal Friend Entry 25
AMICUS FIDELIS 25
This flower’s large outer leaves protect it from the harm of potential predators and weather.
Name Life Protect Entry 26
TUERI VITAM 26
Name Soul Mates Entry 27
This plant blooms two identical flowers that are said to represent unending togetherness
ANIMA ALTERUM 27
Name Saving Hand Entry 28
The petals on this flower contains fine dust that aids in sleeping and suppressing dreams
NISI MANU 28
Name Sleep Dust Entry 007
PULVEREM DORMIENT The petals on this flower contains fine dust that aids in sleeping and suppressing dreams
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Name Weeping Smile Entry 10
FLETU RISUM This flowers beautiful exterior disguises its weakening infrastructure which grows more brittle everyday
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Name Deep Dream Entry 31
This flowers’ petals contain ancient medicine that puts the user in to a dream inducing coma
GRAVI SOMNO 31
Name Gifted Hands Entry 32
This flowers’ petals act as fingers and can trap pests for killing
INGENIO MANUS 32
Name Surrounding Care Entry 33
This plants main flower is surrounded by many other flowers that shape and care for the central flower
CURA CIRCUITUM 33
Name Astounding Recovery Entry 34
This flower is capable of regenerating quickly when it is harmed
MIRUM SALUTEM 34
This flower has been known as a totem of well being for many years
Name Inner Peace Entry 35
INTERIOREM PACEM 35
This flowers’ growth rate is most impressive when beaten around by pests and parasites
Name Anger Inspiration Entry 36
SPIRITUS FUROSIS 36
Name Odd Future Entry 37
This plant’s life is always unpredictable and sometimes will live for years or only days
IMPAR FUTURA 37
This flower waits for the most opportune moment to begin sprouting fromt the ground
Name Long Wait Entry 38
DIU EXPECTANS 38
Name Sweet Relief Entry 39
This flower produces a medicine known to help treat anxiety
DULCIS REMEDIUM 39
Name Crimson Happiness Entry 40
This flower has often represented true happiness . It’s bright petals also attract insect life.
FELICITAS COCCINUM 40
Unlike other species similar to this, Yellow Sunrise thrives in the early hours of sunrise
Name Yellow Sunrise Entry 41
FLAVUM ORTUS 41
Name Musical Bulbs Entry 42
MUSICUM BULBI When the wind passes through this flowers bulbs it produces a beautiful musical sound
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This plant grows a new leaf each time an old one dies–
Name New Beginnings Entry 43
INITIUM NOVUM 43
Name Bright Side Entry 44
HINC CLARA This flower is always looking toward the bright side, no matter what
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