Azalea Dragon (The Field Guide to Floral Dragons)

Intelligent hunters, azalea dragons have a form equal parts lupine and draconic. They bloom pink, purple, red, or maroon flowers around the neck, the base of the tail, the ears, and the ankles. Long green leaves sprout around these flowers, forming a collar around their necks and spines along their backs. Though they resemble wolves, azalea dragons are as intelligent as humanoids. They communicate with each other in their own dialect of Draconic, and some even learn to speak humanoid languages.

When fully grown, an azalea dragon is the size of a large wolf, measuring around 5 feet from nose to tail and standing roughly 3 feet at the shoulder. Azalea dragons reach adulthood roughly two years after hatching. It is not known how long azalea dragons can live, though most adults sighted are estimated to be between 30 and 50 years old.

Azalea dragons are built for hunting. Besides their rows of sharp teeth, they have extraordinary senses of smell and hearing, which are supplemented by temperature-sensitive organs behind their nostrils that allow them to sense the body heat of their prey. Azalea dragons have long, slender legs that enable them to travel swiftly over great distances. Their tails resemble broad leaves and help them maintain their balance when they travel at speed. Though carnivorous, azalea dragons supplement their diet with berries, edible plants, and honey.

Creature from Hit Point Press and their book The Field Guide to Floral Dragons.