Xander root is a large, turnip-like root with mild healing properties. It can easily be identified by its exposed head and tall green stalk protruding from a raised ring of dirt, resembling an onion. Once collected, xander root can be used in the crafting of many items, including both healing powder and stimpaks, or consumed for a small health bonus
Like all other Mojave Wasteland plants, ripe Xander roots found in the wasteland will eventually regrow after being picked by the player, making them an unlimited supply of free food.
A dozen or more can be found at Deathclaw Promontory, on the east side of the river, north of Cottonwood Cove. Note: There are many deathclaws here (perhaps 20-25), so be prepared.
Two can be found along the trail leading up the mountain to the ridge with Johnny Five Aces' corpse.
Two can be found near Red Rock Canyon on the steep trail west from the fresh water spring behind the huts. One root is just past the dead super mutant, the other is further up the trail. The trail eventually leads to Ranger Station Foxtrot, where there are more roots. Beware, the trail is guarded by cazadores.
There is one root located up a small hill to the right of the entrance to the NCR camp across from Primm.
One or two can be found around the hollowed-out rock near the Tribal village.
One can be found in front of Bloodborne cave. Fast travel it should be right in front of you.
A large amount of the root can be found growing in Zion Canyon, as are other wasteland fruits, including banana yucca fruit and Nevada agave fruit. One can easily collect at least 3 of each of the plants in under a minute.
One can be found near the overturned trailers as you are coming into Nipton from the Northeast.
One can be found atop the cliffs directly behind Goodsprings Source, along with some broc flower; there will be some geckos to fend off on the cliffs to get to these.
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Some traders sell xander root despite it not being worth any caps therefore if you "buy" it off the traders you won't have to pay for it.
