Oruc

The oruc is a plant native to the planet Ishtar.

Biology
A tubular, fleshy plants that were the favorite food of the owoc. Like all animal and plant life on Ishtar is was poisonous to humans unless predigested by owocs. humans had called it "sortasaguaro," and were used by owocs as crops after being taught how by stranded humans colonists.

Appearances

 * Mother of Demons by Eric Flint