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Item #: SCP-3798

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-3798 is to be enclosed in a 1.5m cubic cell consisting of a 2m wide inner layer of concrete and a 0.5m outer layer of lead. The cell must be guarded by two (2) guards at any time and can be accessed only by senior researchers. Each individual is not allowed to stay in SCP-3798's cell for more than twenty (20) minutes per day; researchers that are forced inside said cell for more than the allowed time by reasons of force majeure, must undergo a full physical check-up and, if necessary, blood transfusion.

NEW DIRECTIVES IN FORCE SINCE ██ /██/11: the cell of SCP-3798 must be located at least 15m away from any other structure. Guards assigned to the surveillance of SCP-3798 are to be substitute every two (2) weeks. Guards who have terminated their mandate must undergo psychological tests concerning their mental integrity.

Description: SCP-3798 is a plant of unknown classification greatly resembling a lotus. Unlike any other plant, SCP-3798 has no leaves and apparently has no need of water or sunlight (this might explain the weird pale orange color of the stem. -Dr. Jamison Shade). Despite this SCP-3798 has an extremely intricate root network that can easily penetrate solid, not particularly dense, surfaces such as concrete and can be spread in its containment cell within four (4) hours. After further investigation, it was discovered that the roots of SCP-3798 are able to suck the blood from those they come in contact with through microscopic thorns. When SCP-3798 feeds, it blooms; its flower is composed of seven (7) black petals and it withers within ten (10) minutes (people from the staff said that after the [ DATA EXPUNGED ] of ██/██/██ the flower of SCP-3798 was golden, instead of the usual black color. Despite this, I can't find any documentation that proves it. -Dr. Jamison Shade).

WARNING: LEVEL OF CLEARANCE 4 OR HIGHER IS NEEDED TO CONTINUE

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Addendum 3798-01: The following document is the deposition of Dr.█████ regarding the conditions of officer ████ and officer ███████ , both in charge of the surveillance of SCP-3987 since its recovery in 18/11/10.

Both subjects were found in a profound shock state, unable to stand or walk and gasping for air. Oxygen was immediately provided while both subjects were sedated and brought to my nurse. After waking up, I was able to have a better understanding of the symptoms: Agent ████ regained the ability to walk after a few hours, but seemed completely oblivious about his location and identity, also he seemed to have lost any kind of communication skill as if he had forgotten how to speak or express needs. Agent ███████, on the other hand, faced more severe repercussions. She isn't able to coordinate her movements, preventing her from walking, standing or perform basic actions and, like agent ████, she suffers from irreversible amnesia. the brain capacity of both patients seems to have been restored and brought to the child state, a theory that was corroborated by the lack of most of the neural connections normally acquired through learning. Despite the violent manifestation, this condition seems the result of prolonged exposure to some sort of psychic effect and since both agents were guarding SCP-3798 for more than a year I can suppose [ DATA EXPUNGED ].

██/██/11 Dr. █████

Addendum 3798-02:The following document reports the conclusions of Dr. Barbara Lee regarding the new anomalous behavior of SCP-3798. This document is to be delivered to Chief containment specialist Malloy as soon as possible.

Given what happened it is clear that SCP-3798 is capable of [ DATA EXPUNGED ]. The area of effect is still to be specified but, since there are no other reports from the staff of the surrounding structures, it is safe to assume that these effects are mostly dangerous in the immediate vicinity of the entity and that they must be sustained for at least 8 hours a day to have a concrete effect. At this moment The Foundation doesn't seem to possess tools or materials that can block the [ DATA EXPUNGED ] of SCP-3798, therefore I suggest isolating its cell ( distance will be decided by the containment specialists ) and also prompt the introduction of a patrol pattern.

██/██/11 Dr. Barbara Lee