Clavian

Clavians are a silicate species that were originally mistaken for natural formations and later for hard, slow-growing plants. They are now recognized as sentient beings, although they only emerge from hibernation for a brief period every twenty megapargs. Unbeknownst to them (and technically contrary to interplanetary loitering regulations) many of them spend the intervening time on display in kitschy museums and tourist traps around the galaxy. The largest collection belongs to Canary Park and the rotation schedule is strictly maintained.