The Mysterious Plant Species Z
Plant Species Z is a unique flora found in ARK: Survival Evolved, particularly on the Aberration map. This intriguing plant has sparked curiosity among players due to its various functions and potential benefits. One of the most common questions surrounding this species is whether it possesses healing properties.
Healing Properties: Fact or Fiction?
Contrary to some misconceptions, wild Plant Species Z does indeed have healing capabilities. However, this feature comes with specific conditions:
The healing effect only activates after being out of combat for 5 minutes
Both survivors and their tamed creatures can benefit from the healing
The healing process is gradual, not instantaneous
It’s important to note that cultivated Plant Species Z (grown from seeds in crop plots) does not retain this healing ability.
Beyond Healing: Other Functions of Plant Species Z
While the healing aspect is noteworthy, Plant Species Z offers several other valuable functions:
Charge Light: Wild plants emit a charge light, providing a safe haven from Nameless creatures.
Seed Production: Standing near a wild plant for about 70 seconds can yield a Plant Species Z seed.
Base Defense: Grown plants produce a wide radius of charge light, protecting bases from Nameless attacks.
Flash Bang Grenades: Cultivated plants produce Plant Z fruits, which function as flash-bang grenades when used.
These diverse functions make Plant Species Z a valuable resource for survivors navigating the challenges of ARK’s Aberration map.
Cultivating Plant Species Z
For those looking to harness the power of Plant Species Z:
Collect seeds from wild plants
Plant the seeds in Large Crop Plots
Provide necessary resources (water, fertilizer) for growth
Harvest Plant Z fruits for use as defensive tools
Remember that while cultivated plants lose their healing properties, they gain the ability to produce flash-bang fruits, offering a trade-off between healing and offensive capabilities.