In the lush utopia of Lethra-9, a garden world teeming with sentient flora, intelligence blooms not in brains but in roots, leaves, and chemical symphonies. Here, plants think in colors, debate philosophy through pollen clouds, and govern through ecosystems encoded in their very DNA. It's a paradise of non-violent growth, where art is photosynthesis and civilization is a living forest—until a single black flower appears, defying biology and unraveling everything. Dr. Amri Solé, a dedicated xenobotanist from the Terran Biosophic Guild, arrives to study this bio-utopia, only to witness its slow, inexorable descent into silence. The Nullflower isn't a plant; it's a cosmic force, a "gardening tool" that prunes overgrown complexity, spreading not through seeds but ideas. As sentient groves wilt into simplicity, debates cease, and the planet's vibrant consciousness fades, Amri and her colleague race to understand and contain the threat. But what if this isn't destruction, but a necessary reset? What if beauty itself invites the shears? "The Seeding of Nullflower" is a gripping science fiction tale blending cosmic horror, xenobiology, and philosophical depth. Explore themes of evolution's limits, the burden of intelligence, and the eerie elegance of entropy in a universe where gardens must be tended—whether they want it or not. Perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Arthur C. Clarke, this novella invites you to question: When does growth become too much? Dive into this haunting story of a world blooming toward oblivion. Will Lethra-9 survive, or is simplicity the ultimate fate?