A strange breed of Plant that has an emerald green body but secretes a black, soot-like substance that begins to cover it early in its life. From then on, it remains a jet-black color. Instead of leaves, they grow strange flat pea pods on their bodies.
When a troop of Black Plants appear as baddies in the anime series, they are mistakenly referred to as "Black Weeds."
Etymology[]
Originally named for is papery leaves and ashy color. Also a play on the fact that Ash is a type of tree.
Later named for its black color.
Its Japanese name is Monokurokkasu, or Monocrocus, a play on the words "monochrome" and "crocus".
Data[]
| Game | Name | Description | Image |
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| Monster Rancher 1 | Ash | "Although his true color is green, he appears black." |  
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| Monster Rancher 2 | Black Plant | "A soot-like substance makes its body black." | 
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| Anime Series | Black Weed | For the characters, see Black Weed Troops. |
Obtaining[]
- To obtain an Ash in Monster Rancher 1, use
- To obtain a Black Plant in Monster Rancher 2, use
- To obtain a Black Plant in Monster Rancher 2 DX, use Rise of the Dawncrusher by Slabdragger