Dark green dragons, once they mature, appear to become an entirely different species. However, this isn’t true. Rather, they burrow underground and get nutrients from their vines. These vines are sometimes referred to as Dragon Grass. These dragons are very violent, and will use their vines to capture, kill, and eat anything that moves, as well as nearby plants. Luckily, their range is limited and they cannot use magic. Dark green dragons tend to be easy to spot since they usually kill all plants around them and thus are usually surrounded by a large clearing.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Stinging Nettles, like the other vine dragons of the cave moved away from the cave when he reached adulthood, and like some of the others, he stayed close enough to the cave for visits from Little -not- Red Hen who eats pests from his vines. He enjoys laying his vines on the ground in loops and whorls to snag unwary animals who attempt to cross his territory. Little -not- Red Hen learned long ago how to avoid these traps. It is very interesting to see his large barren territory with his vines curling and swirling around on it, when they aren't lying still waiting for prey.