Defeating Drawcia in Kirby Canvas Curse: In the game Kirby Canvas Curse for the Nintendo DS, one of the main bosses is Drawcia, a witch who has turned Dream Land into a world of paint and ink. Defeating Drawcia requires some strategy and precision, as she has several different forms and attacks. In her first form, Drawcia floats in the air and launches paint splats at Kirby. These splats can be deflected by drawing lines for Kirby to roll into, causing them to bounce back and hit Drawcia. **The main idea here is to focus on deflecting the paint splats and hitting Drawcia.** After sustaining some damage, Drawcia transforms into a larger form with a shield that needs to be destroyed.
Pollinator information for this orchid has not been reported but the genus, though self-compatible, may require insects, such as halictid bees, to transfer the pollen. Anthophora bees may visit the flower to collect oil, secreted by the lip, to feed their larvae.
Pollinator information for this orchid has not been reported but the genus, though self-compatible, may require insects, such as halictid bees, to transfer the pollen. Ponthieva racemosa is globally considered to be apparently secure, although it is vulnerable throughout most of its southern range in the United States.
** After sustaining some damage, Drawcia transforms into a larger form with a shield that needs to be destroyed. To break the shield, players need to draw a loop around the shield to create a line, which Kirby can then roll into to shatter it. Timing is crucial here, as the shield moves and if Kirby hits it before it breaks, he will take damage.
Orchid witch succulent
Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Monocots: Asparagales
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Learn more about Shadow Witch from the Vascular Plants of North Carolina.
SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Ponthieva racemosa FAMILY Orchidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 049-11-001:
Ponthieva racemosa FAMILY Orchidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
COMMON NAME:
Shadow Witch, Ponthieu's Orchid, Shadow-witch Orchid
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Flowers borne on long stalks in a well-spaced raceme along the upper stem, per Atlantic Coastal Plain Wildflowers (Nelson, 2006).
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Flowers white with green stripes, positioned horizonatally - "pointing up", per Wild Orchids of South Carolina: A Popular Natural History (Fowler, 2005).
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October Berkeley County SC
Francis Marion National Forest
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October Berkeley County SC
Francis Marion National Forest
Sharleen Johnson shj_6109076802450246
December Charleston County SC
Francis Marion National Forest
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December Charleston County SC
Francis Marion National Forest
SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Ponthieva racemosa FAMILY Orchidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2021)
Ponthieva racemosa
SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 049-11-001:
Ponthieva racemosa FAMILY Orchidaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Manual of the Southeastern Flora (Small, 1933, 1938)
Ponthieva racemosa
Habitat: Bottomlands, floodplains, moist ravines, nearly always over calcareous rock ('marl' or coquina limestone), per Weakley's Flora
Native to the Carolinas & Georgia
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LEAVES:
Simple
Mostly basal rosette
FLOWER:
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
White & Greenish
Bilaterally symmetrical
3 sepals, two lateral and one dorsal
3 petals, the two lateral similar and a third (the lip) enlarged
stamens and pistil fused together into a column
Inferior ovary
Bisexual
Flowers in a raceme
FRUIT:
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
Capsule
TO LEARN MORE about this plant, look it up in a good book!
- Atlantic Coastal Plain Wildflowers (Nelson, 2006) p150
- Guide to the Wildflowers of SC, 1st ed. (Porcher & Rayner, 2001) p286
- Guide to the Wildflowers of SC, 2nd ed. (McMillan, Porcher, Rayner, & White; 2022) p434
- Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast (Cotterman, Waitt, & Weakley, 2019) p084
- Wild Orchids of South Carolina: A Popular Natural History (Fowler, 2005) p158
- Wildflowers of Tennessee (Carman, 2005) p405
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Native to the Carolinas & Georgia
Once the shield is destroyed, Drawcia's third form appears. In this form, she launches enemies and projectiles at Kirby that he must avoid while also finding opportunities to attack. **The key here is to dodge attacks and find openings to counterattack.** Eventually, Drawcia transforms into her final form, a giant bat-like creature. In this form, she moves quickly and launches powerful attacks at Kirby. Dodging these attacks is essential, and when an opening presents itself, Kirby can use his Drawing ability to attack her vulnerable spots. Overall, defeating Drawcia in Kirby Canvas Curse requires a combination of skill, timing, and precision. It is important to pay attention to her attack patterns and adapt accordingly. By deflecting paint splats, breaking her shield, dodging attacks, and finding opportunities to counterattack, players can emerge victorious and restore Dream Land to its colorful, peaceful state..
Reviews for "Defeating Drawcia: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kirby Canvas Curse Players"
1. Josh - 2/5 stars - Defeating Drawcia in Kirby Canvas Curse was a frustrating and tedious experience for me. The controls felt unresponsive and the level design was poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and avoid obstacles. Additionally, the boss battle itself felt unbalanced and overly difficult, leaving me feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. Overall, I found this particular level to be a letdown in an otherwise enjoyable game.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - I absolutely despised the final boss battle against Drawcia in Kirby Canvas Curse. The difficulty spike was ridiculously unfair, and it felt like no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't progress. The controls, which were already clunky throughout the game, became even more frustrating during this fight. The lack of checkpoints or any indication of progress made it feel like I was going in circles. It was such a disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable game, and it left a sour taste in my mouth.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - Defeating Drawcia in Kirby Canvas Curse was a nightmare. The boss battle was overly complicated and required pinpoint accuracy with the stylus, which I found incredibly difficult to achieve. The controls often felt imprecise, causing me to frequently miss my targets. The level design was also confusing, with random obstacles and hazards that seemed to appear out of nowhere. Overall, this particular level felt poorly designed and unfairly challenging, and it left me feeling frustrated instead of accomplished.