Spriglings are a phylum of very small sentient plants.
Depending on species, they may grow from an inch to a foot.
The seasonal ones convert to pod form and sleep through cold weather.
In heat, they become very active and feisty, especially while growing fresh.
They can't be trusted not to entwine meeker plants in their grasping appendages.
Be sure to keep an eye on the aggressive ones!
The spriglings you see in city gardens tend to be easy-going and sweet. The wild ones can get pretty rude. It's easy to change their tune with a finger or two.
These little plant people possess all the rights of any other person, plus any legal protections relevant to their phenotypic circumstance.
Sprigling gets plant food and lives on your windowsill: Legal
"Hooray! Life is good!"
Sprigling gets kept in a cupboard and plucked for garnish: ILLEGAL
"OWW! Knock it off!!"
Sprigling as desk toy: ...bit of a grey area...
"Hey! Stop writing that stupid e-mail and play with me!!"
