Evening shrub is a species of shrub native to the vast Northern Mountain Range of Twilight, a sparsely inhabited world in Midonia's outskirts. The shrub's red pigmentation bestows its name, signifying an evolutionary adaptation to efficiently absorb the sparse sunlight that reaches the planet. Ever since the planet's colonization, the Shezi have cultivated the evening shrub and introduced it to various regions.

Plantations cultivate the evening shrub to prepare a popular beverage, the aptly named evening tea. Workers harvest and dry the plant's leaves, which suppresses its toxic compounds and renders it suitable for long-term storage. Steeping the leaves in hot water releases these compounds, producing a pleasant psychedelic experience for anyone who drinks the beverage. Albeit illegal in several neighboring star systems, the evening tea remains deeply rooted in the culture of Twlight.

Cultivars

Mountain Ruby: Flourishing in the plant's native mountainous lands, this cultivar's smoky tea is highly potent as a psychedelic.
Woodland Scarlet: The nutrients of woodland soil provide a floral and refreshing taste to this cultivar's mildly psychedelic tea.