Plant 42

First appearance: Resident Evil 1

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Plant 42 was born accidentally during the T-Virus outbreak. Its name comes from the location of its discovery: observation point 42. The virus had a profound effect on the plant, causing it to evolve at an alarming rate. The researchers observed with great interest as the subject's growth overwhelmed other plants. In a short time, its girth caused it to break through the floor and walls of the dormitory. There are two ways in which Plant 42 gathers nutrients. The first is by absorbing chemical compounds through its roots, and the other is by sucking human blood through tentacle-like appendages that have sprouted from its bulb. Several researchers have had their veins completely sucked dry by Plant 42.

If it's a plant, why does it attack human beings? This is the result of an extraordinary increase in the creature's intelligence, triggered by the T-Virus. In other words, Plant 42 has begun to act on its own judgment, attacking humans with its bloodsucking tendrils in order to preserve its own life. Plant 42 climbed to top of the ecosystem and completely took hold of the dormitory. Up until its destruction at the hands of S.T.A.R.S., its roots were firmly in place throughout the entire building.

No synopsis of Plant 42's ecology would be complete without touching on its aggressive behavior. Plant 42 was intelligent enough to develop defenses against intruders. Once the victims were in range, it would whip out at them with thorny appendages, or seize them around the neck and strangle them with its incredible strength. Additionally, the T-Virus has enabled it to excrete acidic sap from its petals and tentacles, which it uses to defend itself.

Despite its dramatic evolution, Plant 42 is still just a plant at its core, and is extremely susceptible to fire. Furthermore, the researchers left behind an analysis indicating that the UMB chemical V-Jolt weakens the creature's plant- based cellular structure.