Nissl Fattened Astrocyte

Nissl - a fattened, fat astrocyte - is a unique flower that combines beauty and intriguing mystery. The history of the origin of this flower is quite vague and contains many mysteries, but the modern world is full of biologists who continue to explore this mysterious object.

Nissl, or fattened astrocyte, is a flower that is the subject of Central Asian legends. According to legend, it personifies long-standing problems in marriage and is a symbol of the husband’s irresponsibility. Nothing can teach him a lesson, even being punished with a “pot of wrath”, he does not repent and does not even promise to return to the female gender. Although the exact origin of this plant is unknown, most researchers suggest that it is a hybrid of some species of astrophytum. These plants have thick root systems and massive leaves that allow them to survive in the extreme conditions of arid areas. However, some of them are more demanding and require care, including watering and sufficient sunlight. The name of this flower comes from the Tatar folk saying “nissel-ot-kildek” (“from Nissel street”), which reflects the tradition of associating this event with the unreliability of a man in the family. Nissel's legacy continues to spread, and in folk customs these terrible plants have become symbols of evil.