Strange Plant

Strange Plants are a very rare variety of plants that are traded with the Dye Trader for different, animated dyes. When Traded in, the player receives three of the same kind of random dye (See Strange Plants quest). All plants can be found both on the surface and underground.

Acquiring a Strange Plant before the Dye Trader has moved in will fulfill one of his spawning requirements, the other being acquiring a dye-crafting item. Keeping both in the player's inventory, and having a suitable vacant House, will allow the Dye Trader to spawn during a subsequent morning.

Trivia

 * How the four strange plants are colored could possibly be a reference to the four Celestial Towers: Nebula, Solar, Vortex, and Stardust.
 * They could also be a reference to four biomes that have been in since release: Corruption, Underworld, Jungle and Purity.

Tips

 * Since Strange Plants can grow on grass-less dirt, making a long, flat platform above the ground can be an effective method of farming them.
 * An easy way to find Strange Plants is to go across the surface with the Spelunker Potion effect, as Strange Plants are highlighted with the buff.
 * When running through caves, keep an eye for them, as they are commonly found inside hallowed caverns or lakes. Spelunker potion or glowstick is recommended as well.

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