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mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/crafting.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Ferns - Crafting 0.0.5
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- (by Mossmanikin)
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL			
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "ferns:fiddlehead 3",
+	recipe = {"ferns:fern_01"},
+	replacements = {
+		{"ferns:fern_01", "ferns:ferntuber"}
+	},
+})
+
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "ferns:fiddlehead 3",
+	recipe = {"ferns:tree_fern_leaves"},
+	replacements = {
+		{"ferns:tree_fern_leaves", "ferns:sapling_tree_fern"}
+	},
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- FIDDLEHEAD
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:fiddlehead",      "ferns:fiddlehead")
+
+minetest.register_craftitem("ferns:fiddlehead", {
+	description = "Fiddlehead",
+	inventory_image = "ferns_fiddlehead.png",
+	on_use = minetest.item_eat(-1), -- slightly poisonous when raw
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "cooking",
+	output = "ferns:fiddlehead_roasted",
+	recipe = "ferns:fiddlehead",
+	cooktime = 1,
+})
+minetest.register_craftitem("ferns:fiddlehead_roasted", {
+	description = "Roasted Fiddlehead",
+	inventory_image = "ferns_fiddlehead_roasted.png",
+	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1), -- edible when cooked
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- FERN TUBER
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:ferntuber",      "ferns:ferntuber")
+
+minetest.register_craftitem("ferns:ferntuber", {
+	description = "Fern Tuber",
+	inventory_image = "ferns_ferntuber.png",
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "cooking",
+	output = "ferns:ferntuber_roasted",
+	recipe = "ferns:ferntuber",
+	cooktime = 3,
+})
+
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:ferntuber_roasted",      "ferns:ferntuber_roasted")
+
+minetest.register_craftitem("ferns:ferntuber_roasted", {
+	description = "Roasted Fern Tuber",
+	inventory_image = "ferns_ferntuber_roasted.png",
+	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3),
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- HORSETAIL  (EQUISETUM) --> GREEN DYE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equisetum
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "dye:green",
+	recipe = {"group:horsetail"},
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GLUE WOODEN TOOLS with RESIN & POLISH them with HORSETAIL (planned)
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+--[[minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "default:pick_wood",
+	recipe = {"default:pick_wood","group:horsetail","farming:string","default:stick"},
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "default:shovel_wood",
+	recipe = {"default:shovel_wood","group:horsetail","farming:string","default:stick"},
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "default:axe_wood",
+	recipe = {"default:axe_wood","group:horsetail","farming:string","default:stick"},
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "default:sword_wood",
+	recipe = {"default:sword_wood","group:horsetail","farming:string","default:stick"},
+})
+minetest.register_craft({
+	type = "shapeless",
+	output = "farming:hoe_wood",
+	recipe = {"farming:hoe_wood","group:horsetail","farming:string","default:stick"},
+})]]
+

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/depends.txt

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+default
+plants_lib

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/fern.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Ferns - Fern 0.1.0
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- by Mossmanikin
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL
+-- Contains code from: 		plants_lib
+-- Looked at code from:		default, flowers, painting, trees
+-- Dependencies: 			plants_lib
+-- Supports:				dryplants, stoneage, sumpf		
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- some inspiration from here
+-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athyrium_yokoscense
+-- http://www.mygarden.net.au/gardening/athyrium-yokoscense/3900/1
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+assert(abstract_ferns.config.enable_lady_fern == true)
+
+-- Maintain backward compatibilty
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:fern",		"ferns:fern_03")
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:fern_mid",	"ferns:fern_02")
+minetest.register_alias("archaeplantae:fern_small",	"ferns:fern_01")
+minetest.register_alias("ferns:fern_04",      		"ferns:fern_02") -- for placing
+
+local nodenames = {}
+
+local function create_nodes()
+	local images 	= { "ferns_fern.png", "ferns_fern_mid.png", "ferns_fern_big.png" }
+	local vscales	= { 1, 2, 2.2 }
+	local descs		= { "Lady-fern (Athyrium)", nil, nil }
+
+	for i = 1, 3 do
+		local node_on_place = nil
+		if i == 1 then
+			node_on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
+				-- place a random fern
+				local stack = ItemStack("ferns:fern_0"..math.random(1,4))
+				local ret = minetest.item_place(stack, placer, pointed_thing)
+				return ItemStack("ferns:fern_01 "..itemstack:get_count()-(1-ret:get_count()))	-- TODO FIXME?
+			end
+		end
+		nodenames[i] = "ferns:fern_"..string.format("%02d", i)
+		minetest.register_node(nodenames[i], {
+			description = descs[i] or ("Lady-fern (Athyrium) " .. string.format("%02d", i)),
+			inventory_image = "ferns_fern.png",
+			drawtype = "plantlike",
+			visual_scale = vscales[i],
+			paramtype = "light",
+			tiles = { images[i] },
+			walkable = false,
+			buildable_to = true,
+			groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,attached_node=1,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+			sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+			selection_box = {
+				type = "fixed",
+				fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+			},
+			drop = "ferns:fern_01",
+			on_place = node_on_place
+		})
+	end
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Init
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+create_nodes()
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Spawning
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_tree == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({ -- near trees (woodlands)
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"default:desert_sand",
+			"default:sand",
+			"default:jungletree",
+			"stoneage:grass_with_silex",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		max_count = 30,
+		rarity = 62,--63,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {"group:tree"},
+		near_nodes_size = 3,--4,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 2,--3,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C (too hot?)
+		temp_min = 0.75, -- -12 <20>C
+		random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	nodenames
+	)
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_rock == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({ -- near stone (mountains)
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"group:falling_node",
+			--"default:jungletree",
+			"stoneage:grass_with_silex",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		max_count = 35,
+		rarity = 40,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {"group:stone"},
+		near_nodes_size = 1,
+		near_nodes_count = 16,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C (too hot?)
+		temp_min = 0.75, -- -12 <20>C
+		random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	nodenames
+	)
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_ores == true then -- this one causes a huge fps drop
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({ -- near ores (potential mining sites)
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"default:stone_with_coal",
+			"default:stone_with_iron",
+			"moreores:mineral_tin",
+			"moreores:mineral_silver",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		max_count = 1200,--1600, -- maybe too much? :D
+		rarity = 25,--15,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {
+			"default:stone_with_iron",
+			--"default:stone_with_copper",
+			--"default:stone_with_mese",
+			--"default:stone_with_gold",
+			--"default:stone_with_diamond",
+			"moreores:mineral_tin",
+			"moreores:mineral_silver"
+			--"moreores:mineral_mithril"
+		},
+		near_nodes_size = 2,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 4,--5,--6,
+		near_nodes_count = 2,--3,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C (too hot?)
+		temp_min = 0.75, -- -12 <20>C
+		random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	nodenames
+	)
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_in_groups == true then -- this one is meant as a replacement of Ferns_near_Ores
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"default:stone_with_coal",
+			"default:stone_with_iron",
+			"moreores:mineral_tin",
+			"moreores:mineral_silver",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		max_count = 70,
+		rarity = 25,--15,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {
+			"default:stone"
+		},
+		near_nodes_size = 2,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 2,--6,
+		near_nodes_count = 3,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C (too hot?)
+		temp_min = 0.75, -- -12 <20>C
+		random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	nodenames
+	)
+end

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/gianttreefern.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Ferns - Giant Tree Fern 0.1.1
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- by Mossmanikin
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL
+-- Contains code from: 		plants_lib
+-- Looked at code from:		4seasons, default
+-- Supports:				vines			
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+assert(abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treefern == true)
+
+-- lot of code, lot to load
+
+abstract_ferns.grow_giant_tree_fern = function(pos)
+	local pos_01 = {x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 1, z = pos.z}
+	if minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "air"
+			and minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "ferns:sapling_giant_tree_fern"
+			and minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "default:junglegrass" then
+		return
+	end
+
+	local size = math.random(12,16)	-- min of range must be >= 4
+	
+	local leafchecks = {
+		{
+			direction  = 3,
+			positions = {
+				{x = pos.x + 1, y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x + 2, y = pos.y + size    , z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x + 3, y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x + 4, y = pos.y + size - 2, z = pos.z    }
+			}
+		},
+		{
+			direction  = 1,
+			positions = {
+				{x = pos.x - 1, y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x - 2, y = pos.y + size,     z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x - 3, y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z    },
+				{x = pos.x - 4, y = pos.y + size - 2, z = pos.z    }
+			}
+		},
+		{
+			direction  = 2,
+			positions = {
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z + 1},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size    , z = pos.z + 2},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z + 3},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 2, z = pos.z + 4}
+			}
+		},
+		{
+			direction  = 0,
+			positions = {
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z - 1},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size    , z = pos.z - 2},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 1, z = pos.z - 3},
+				{x = pos.x    , y = pos.y + size - 2, z = pos.z - 4}
+			}
+		}
+	}
+
+	for i = 1, size-3 do
+		minetest.set_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + i, z = pos.z}, {name="ferns:fern_trunk_big"})
+	end
+	minetest.set_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + size-2, z = pos.z}, {name="ferns:fern_trunk_big_top"})
+	minetest.set_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + size-1, z = pos.z}, {name="ferns:tree_fern_leaves_giant"})
+
+	-- all the checking for air below is to prevent some ugly bugs (incomplete trunks of neighbouring trees), it's a bit slower, but worth the result
+
+	-- assert(#leafchecks == 4)
+	for i = 1, 4 do
+		local positions = leafchecks[i].positions
+		local rot = leafchecks[i].direction
+		local endpos = 4	-- If the loop below adds all intermediate leaves then the "terminating" leaf will be at positions[4]
+		-- assert(#positions == 4)
+		-- add leaves so long as the destination nodes are air
+		for j = 1, 3 do
+			if minetest.get_node(positions[j]).name == "air" then
+				minetest.set_node(positions[j], {name="ferns:tree_fern_leave_big"})
+			else
+				endpos = j
+				break
+			end
+		end
+		-- add the terminating leaf if required and possible
+		if endpos == 4 and minetest.get_node(positions[endpos]).name == "air" then
+			minetest.set_node(positions[endpos], {name="ferns:tree_fern_leave_big_end", param2=rot})
+		end
+	end
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN LEAVES
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:tree_fern_leaves_giant", {
+	description = "Tree Fern Crown (Dicksonia)",
+	drawtype = "plantlike",
+	visual_scale = math.sqrt(8),
+	wield_scale = {x=0.175, y=0.175, z=0.175},
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {"ferns_fern_tree_giant.png"},
+	inventory_image = "ferns_fern_tree.png",
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {
+		snappy=3,
+		flammable=2,
+		attached_node=1,
+		not_in_creative_inventory=1
+	},
+	drop = {
+		max_items = 1,
+		items = {
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:sapling_giant_tree_fern"},
+				rarity = 40,
+			},
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:tree_fern_leaves_giant"},
+			}
+		}
+	},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+	},
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN LEAVE PART
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:tree_fern_leave_big", {
+	description = "Giant Tree Fern Leaves",
+	drawtype = "raillike",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {
+		"ferns_tree_fern_leave_big.png",
+	},
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {
+		snappy=3,
+		flammable=2,
+		attached_node=1,
+		not_in_creative_inventory=1
+	},
+	drop = "",
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN LEAVE END
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:tree_fern_leave_big_end", {
+	description = "Giant Tree Fern Leave End",
+	drawtype = "nodebox",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	paramtype2 = "facedir",
+	tiles = { "ferns_tree_fern_leave_big_end.png" },
+	walkable = false,
+	node_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+--			    {left, bottom, front, right, top,   back }
+		fixed = {-1/2, -1/2,   1/2, 1/2,   33/64, 1/2},
+	},
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/2, -1/2,   1/2, 1/2,   33/64, 1/2},
+	},
+	groups = {
+		snappy=3,
+		flammable=2,
+		attached_node=1,
+		not_in_creative_inventory=1
+	},
+	drop = "",
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN TRUNK TOP
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:fern_trunk_big_top", {
+	description = "Giant Fern Trunk",
+	drawtype = "nodebox",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big_top.png^ferns_tree_fern_leave_big_cross.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big_top.png^ferns_tree_fern_leave_big_cross.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big.png"
+	},
+	node_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+--			{left, bottom, front, right, top,   back }
+		fixed = {
+			{-1/2,  33/64, -1/2, 1/2, 33/64, 1/2},
+			{-1/4, -1/2, -1/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1/4},
+		}
+	},
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/4, -1/2, -1/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1/4},
+	},
+	groups = {
+		tree=1,
+		choppy=2,
+		oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,
+		flammable=3,
+		wood=1,
+		not_in_creative_inventory=1,
+		leafdecay=3 -- to support vines
+	},
+	drop = "ferns:fern_trunk_big",
+	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN TRUNK
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:fern_trunk_big", {
+	description = "Giant Fern Trunk",
+	drawtype = "nodebox",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big_top.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big_top.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_big.png"
+	},
+	node_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/4, -1/2, -1/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1/4},
+	},
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/4, -1/2, -1/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1/4},
+	},
+	groups = {tree=1,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,flammable=3,wood=1},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	after_destruct = function(pos,oldnode)
+        local node = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z})
+        if node.name == "ferns:fern_trunk_big" or node.name == "ferns:fern_trunk_big_top" then 
+            minetest.dig_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z}) 
+            minetest.add_item(pos,"ferns:fern_trunk_big")
+        end
+    end,
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GIANT TREE FERN SAPLING
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:sapling_giant_tree_fern", {
+	description = "Giant Tree Fern Sapling",
+	drawtype = "plantlike",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {"ferns_sapling_tree_fern_giant.png"},
+	inventory_image = "ferns_sapling_tree_fern_giant.png",
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,flora=1,attached_node=1},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+	},
+})
+
+-- abm
+minetest.register_abm({
+	nodenames = "ferns:sapling_giant_tree_fern",
+	interval = 1000,
+	chance = 4,
+	action = function(pos, node, _, _)
+		abstract_ferns.grow_giant_tree_fern({x = pos.x, y = pos.y-1, z = pos.z})
+    end
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GENERATE GIANT TREE FERN
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- in jungles
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treeferns_in_jungle == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:sand",
+			"default:desert_sand"--,
+			--"dryplants:grass_short"
+		},
+		max_count = 12,--27,
+		avoid_nodes = {"group:tree"},
+		avoid_radius = 3,--4,
+		rarity = 85,
+		seed_diff = 329,
+		min_elevation = 1,
+		near_nodes = {"default:jungletree"},
+		near_nodes_size = 6,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 2,--4,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+	},
+	abstract_ferns.grow_giant_tree_fern
+	)
+end
+
+-- for oases & tropical beaches
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treeferns_in_oases == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:sand"--,
+			--"default:desert_sand"
+		},
+		max_count = 10,--27,
+		rarity = 90,
+		seed_diff = 329,
+		neighbors = {"default:desert_sand"},
+		ncount = 1,
+		min_elevation = 1,
+		near_nodes = {"default:water_source"},
+		near_nodes_size = 2,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 1,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 1.0,
+		temp_max = -1.0,
+		temp_min = 1.0,
+	},
+	abstract_ferns.grow_giant_tree_fern
+	)
+end

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/horsetail.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Archae Plantae - Horsetail 0.0.5
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- by Mossmanikin
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL
+-- Contains code from: 		plants_lib
+-- Looked at code from:		default, flowers, trees
+-- Dependencies: 			plants_lib
+-- Supports:				dryplants, stoneage, sumpf			
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+assert(abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails == true)
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- HORSETAIL  (EQUISETUM)
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+local node_names = {}
+
+local function create_nodes()
+	local selection_boxes = {
+		{ -0.15, -1/2, -0.15, 0.15, -1/16, 0.15 },
+		{ -0.15, -1/2, -0.15, 0.15, 1/16, 0.15 },
+		{ -0.15, -1/2, -0.15, 0.15, 4/16, 0.15 },
+		{ -0.15, -1/2, -0.15, 0.15, 7/16, 0.15 },
+	}
+
+	for i = 1, 4 do
+		local node_name = "ferns:horsetail_" .. string.format("%02d", i)
+		local node_img = "ferns_horsetail_" .. string.format("%02d", i) .. ".png"
+		local node_desc
+		local node_on_use = nil
+		local node_drop = "ferns:horsetail_04"
+
+		if i == 1 then
+			node_desc = "Young Horsetail (Equisetum)"
+			node_on_use = minetest.item_eat(1) -- young ones edible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equisetum
+			node_drop = node_name
+		elseif i == 4 then
+			node_desc = "Horsetail (Equisetum)"
+		else
+			node_desc = "Horsetail (Equisetum) ".. string.format("%02d", i)
+		end
+
+		node_names[i] = node_name
+
+		minetest.register_node(node_name, {
+			description = node_desc,
+			drawtype = "plantlike",
+			paramtype = "light",
+			tiles = { node_img },
+			inventory_image = node_img,
+			walkable = false,
+			buildable_to = true,
+			groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,attached_node=1,horsetail=1},
+			sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+			selection_box = {
+				type = "fixed",
+				fixed = selection_boxes[i],
+			},
+			on_use = node_on_use,
+			drop = node_drop,
+		})
+	end
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Init
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+create_nodes()
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Spawning
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_spawning == true then
+	plantslib:spawn_on_surfaces({
+		spawn_delay = 1200,
+		spawn_plants = node_names,
+		spawn_chance = 400,
+		spawn_surfaces = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:desert_sand",
+			"default:sand",
+			"dryplants:grass_short",
+			"stoneage:grass_with_silex",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"default:gravel"
+		},
+		seed_diff = 329,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {"default:water_source","default:gravel"},
+		near_nodes_size = 2,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 1,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		--random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	})
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Generating
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_on_grass == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		max_count = 35,
+		rarity = 40,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		near_nodes = {
+			"group:water", -- likes water (of course)
+			"default:gravel", -- near those on gravel
+			"default:sand", -- some like sand
+			"default:clay", -- some like clay
+			"stoneage:grass_with_silex",
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"default:cobble",
+			"sumpf:sumpf"
+		},
+		near_nodes_size = 3,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 2,--3,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C
+		temp_min = 0.53, -- 0 <20>C, dies back in winter
+		--random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	node_names
+	)
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_on_stones == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:gravel", -- roots go deep
+			"default:mossycobble",
+			"stoneage:dirt_with_silex",
+			"stoneage:grass_with_silex",
+			"stoneage:sand_with_silex", -- roots go deep
+		},
+		max_count = 35,
+		rarity = 20,
+		min_elevation = 1, -- above sea level
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5, -- 55 <20>C
+		temp_min = 0.53, -- 0 <20>C, dies back in winter
+		--random_facedir = { 0, 179 },
+	},
+	node_names
+	)
+end

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/init.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+local title		= "Ferns" -- former "Archae Plantae"
+local version 	= "0.2.0"
+local mname		= "ferns" -- former "archaeplantae"
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- (by Mossmanikin)
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL			
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+abstract_ferns = {}
+
+dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/settings.lua")
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_lady_fern == true then
+	dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/fern.lua")
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails == true then
+	dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/horsetail.lua")
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_treefern == true then
+	dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/treefern.lua")
+end
+
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treefern == true then
+	dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/gianttreefern.lua")
+end
+
+dofile(minetest.get_modpath("ferns").."/crafting.lua")
+
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TESTS
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+local run_tests = true	-- set to false to skip
+
+if run_tests then
+
+	-- These are, essentially, unit tests to make sure that all required item
+	-- strings are registered. The init sequence is not time critical so leaving
+	-- them here won't affect performance.
+
+	-- Check node names
+	if abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails then
+		print("[Mod] " ..title.. " Checking horsetail item strings")
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:horsetail_01"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:horsetail_02"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:horsetail_03"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:horsetail_04"] ~= nil)
+	end
+	if abstract_ferns.config.enable_lady_fern then
+		print("[Mod] ".. title .." Checking lady fern item strings")
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:fern_01"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:fern_02"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:fern_03"] ~= nil)
+	end
+	if abstract_ferns.config.enable_treefern then
+		print("[Mod] ".. title .." Checking tree fern item strings")
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:tree_fern_leaves"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:tree_fern_leaves_02"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:fern_trunk"] ~= nil)
+		assert(minetest.registered_items["ferns:sapling_tree_fern"] ~= nil)
+	end
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+print("[Mod] "..title.." ["..version.."] ["..mname.."] Loaded...")
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/settings.lua

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+-- In case you don't wanna have errors:
+
+-- Only change what's behind a "=" (or "--"). 
+-- Don't use caps (behind a "=").
+
+-- If there's a "false" (behind a "=") you can change it to "true" (and the other way around).
+-- Spelling is important.
+-- If "true" or "false" is necessary as setting, everything(!) which is not spelled "true" will be read as if it were "false" (even "1", "True"...)
+
+-- If you wanna comment something (for example to remember the default value), you can do this by putting "--" in front of the comment.
+-- You can put "--" at the end of a line with "=" in it, or at the beginning of an empty/new line (minetest will ignore what's behind it then).
+-- But don't put "--" in front of a line with "=" in it (or else minetest will ignore the setting and you might get an error).
+
+-- If something is still unclear, don't hesitate to post your question @ https://forum.minetest.net/viewtopic.php?id=6921
+
+abstract_ferns.config = {}
+
+-- Which plants should generate/spawn?
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_lady_fern			= true
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails			= true
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_treefern			= true
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treefern		= true
+
+-- Where should they generate/spawn? (if they generate/spawn)
+--
+--  Lady-Fern
+abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_tree = true
+abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_rock = true
+abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_near_ores = true				-- if there's a bunch of ferns there's ores nearby, this one causes a huge fps drop
+abstract_ferns.config.lady_ferns_in_groups = false				-- this one is meant as a replacement of Ferns_near_Ores: ferns tend to generate in groups, less fps drop, no hint for nearby ores
+--
+--	Horsetails
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_spawning	= false		-- horsetails will grow in already explored areas, over time, near water or gravel
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_on_grass 	= true		-- on dirt with grass and swamp (sumpf mod)
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_horsetails_on_stones 	= true		-- on gravel, mossy cobble and silex (stoneage mod)
+--
+-- Tree_Fern
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_treeferns_in_jungle	= true
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_treeferns_in_oases 	= true		-- for oases and tropical beaches
+--
+-- Giant_Tree_Fern
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treeferns_in_jungle	= true
+abstract_ferns.config.enable_giant_treeferns_in_oases	= true	-- for oases and tropical beaches

mods/plantlife_modpack/ferns/treefern.lua

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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- Ferns - Tree Fern 0.1.1
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- by Mossmanikin
+-- License (everything): 	WTFPL
+-- Contains code from: 		plants_lib
+-- Looked at code from:		default	, trees			
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+assert(abstract_ferns.config.enable_treefern == true)
+
+abstract_ferns.grow_tree_fern = function(pos)
+
+	local pos_01 = {x = pos.x, y = pos.y + 1, z = pos.z}
+	if minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "air"
+			and minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "ferns:sapling_tree_fern"
+			and minetest.get_node(pos_01).name ~= "default:junglegrass" then
+		return
+	end
+		
+	local size = math.random(1, 5)
+	local crown = ({ "ferns:tree_fern_leaves", "ferns:tree_fern_leaves_02" })[math.random(1, 2)]
+	
+	local i = 1
+	while (i < size-1) do
+		if minetest.get_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + i + 1, z = pos.z}).name ~= "air" then
+			break
+		end
+		minetest.set_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + i, z = pos.z}, { name = "ferns:fern_trunk" })
+		i = i + 1
+	end
+
+	minetest.set_node({x = pos.x, y = pos.y + i, z = pos.z}, { name = crown })
+end
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TREE FERN LEAVES
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- TODO: Both of these nodes look the same?
+
+minetest.register_node("ferns:tree_fern_leaves", {
+	description = "Tree Fern Crown (Dicksonia)",
+	drawtype = "plantlike",
+	visual_scale = 2,
+	paramtype = "light",
+	paramtype2 = "facedir",
+	--tiles = {"[combine:32x32:0,0=top_left.png:0,16=bottom_left.png:16,0=top_right.png:16,16=bottom_right.png"},
+	tiles = {"ferns_fern_tree.png"},
+	inventory_image = "ferns_fern_tree_inv.png",
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,attached_node=1},
+	drop = {
+		max_items = 1,
+		items = {
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:sapling_tree_fern"},
+				rarity = 20,
+			},
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:tree_fern_leaves"},
+			}
+		}
+	},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+	},
+})
+minetest.register_node("ferns:tree_fern_leaves_02", {
+	drawtype = "plantlike",
+	visual_scale = 2,
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {"ferns_fern_big.png"},
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,attached_node=1,not_in_creative_inventory=1},
+	drop = {
+		max_items = 1,
+		items = {
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:sapling_tree_fern"},
+				rarity = 20,
+			},
+			{
+				items = {"ferns:tree_fern_leaves"},
+			}
+		}
+	},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+	},
+})
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- FERN TRUNK
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:fern_trunk", {
+	description = "Fern Trunk (Dicksonia)",
+	drawtype = "nodebox",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	tiles = {
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_top.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk_top.png",
+		"ferns_fern_trunk.png"
+	},
+	node_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/8, -1/2, -1/8, 1/8, 1/2, 1/8},
+	},
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-1/7, -1/2, -1/7, 1/7, 1/2, 1/7},
+	},
+	groups = {tree=1,choppy=2,oddly_breakable_by_hand=2,flammable=3,wood=1},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_wood_defaults(),
+	after_destruct = function(pos,oldnode)
+        local node = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z})
+        if node.name == "ferns:fern_trunk" then 
+            minetest.dig_node({x=pos.x,y=pos.y+1,z=pos.z}) 
+            minetest.add_item(pos,"ferns:fern_trunk")
+        end
+    end,
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- TREE FERN SAPLING
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+minetest.register_node("ferns:sapling_tree_fern", {
+	description = "Tree Fern Sapling (Dicksonia)",
+	drawtype = "plantlike",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	paramtype2 = "facedir",
+	tiles = {"ferns_sapling_tree_fern.png"},
+	inventory_image = "ferns_sapling_tree_fern.png",
+	walkable = false,
+	groups = {snappy=3,flammable=2,flora=1,attached_node=1},
+	sounds = default.node_sound_leaves_defaults(),
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "fixed",
+		fixed = {-7/16, -1/2, -7/16, 7/16, 0, 7/16},
+	},
+})
+-- abm
+minetest.register_abm({
+	nodenames = "ferns:sapling_tree_fern",
+	interval = 1000,
+	chance = 4,
+	action = function(pos, node, _, _)
+		abstract_ferns.grow_tree_fern({x = pos.x, y = pos.y-1, z = pos.z})
+    end
+})
+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+-- GENERATE TREE FERN
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+-- in jungles
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_treeferns_in_jungle == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:dirt_with_grass",
+			"default:sand",
+			"default:desert_sand",
+		},
+		max_count = 35,--27,
+		avoid_nodes = {"default:tree"},
+		avoid_radius = 4,
+		rarity = 50,
+		seed_diff = 329,
+		min_elevation = -10,
+		near_nodes = {"default:jungletree"},
+		near_nodes_size = 6,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 2,--4,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 0.4,
+		temp_max = -0.5,
+		temp_min = 0.13,
+	},
+	abstract_ferns.grow_tree_fern
+	)
+end
+
+-- for oases & tropical beaches
+if abstract_ferns.config.enable_treeferns_in_oases == true then
+	plantslib:register_generate_plant({
+		surface = {
+			"default:sand"--,
+			--"default:desert_sand"
+		},
+		max_count = 35,
+		rarity = 50,
+		seed_diff = 329,
+		neighbors = {"default:desert_sand"},
+		ncount = 1,
+		min_elevation = 1,
+		near_nodes = {"default:water_source"},
+		near_nodes_size = 2,
+		near_nodes_vertical = 1,
+		near_nodes_count = 1,
+		plantlife_limit = -0.9,
+		humidity_max = -1.0,
+		humidity_min = 1.0,
+		temp_max = -1.0,
+		temp_min = 1.0,
+	},
+	abstract_ferns.grow_tree_fern
+)
+end