Wither Rose
minecraft:wither_roseThe Wither Rose is a black, damaging flower that appears wherever a mob or player is killed by the Wither boss. Standing near it inflicts the Wither status effect, dealing steady damage over time similar to Poison but capable of killing outright.
FAQ
How do you obtain a Wither Rose?
Any mob or player killed by the Wither drops one Wither Rose at the spot of death, or as a dropped item if it cannot be placed there.
What happens if you touch a Wither Rose?
It inflicts the Wither effect on contact, dealing continuous damage that lingers for about a second after you step away from it.
Is the Wither Rose good for anything besides decoration?
Yes — it can be crafted into black dye, used in suspicious stew, and composted for bone meal, and it attracts (but damages) bees.
Why is the Wither Rose rarity listed as common?
Despite requiring a rare Wither Skeleton Skull to ever encounter one, the item itself is classified as common rarity in-game.