diff --git a/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm b/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
index 1c49bace23e..4e38d61b0d1 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 	// This works even with the species picks since we're only accessing the name
 
 	var/obj/item/master = comp.parent
-	master.AddElement(/datum/element/bane, picked_mobtype)
+	master.AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = picked_mobtype)
 	target_types_by_comp[comp] = picked_mobtype
 	return "[newName] of [initial(picked_mobtype.name)] slaying"
 
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/bane.dm b/code/datums/elements/bane.dm
index ce149e98dca..e050c41b61c 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/bane.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/bane.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-/// Deals extra damage to mobs of a certain type or species.
+/// Deals extra damage to mobs of a certain type, species, or biotype.
+/// This doesn't directly modify the normal damage of the weapon, instead it applies it's own damage seperatedly ON TOP of normal damage
+/// ie. a sword that does 10 damage with a bane elment attacthed that has a 0.5 damage_multiplier will do:
+/// 10 damage from the swords normal attack + 5 damage (50%) from the bane element
 /datum/element/bane
 	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE
 	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
@@ -10,8 +13,10 @@
 	var/added_damage
 	/// If it requires combat mode on to deal the extra damage or not.
 	var/requires_combat_mode
+	/// if we want it to only affect a certain mob biotype
+	var/mob_biotypes
 
-/datum/element/bane/Attach(datum/target, target_type, damage_multiplier=1, added_damage = 0, requires_combat_mode = TRUE)
+/datum/element/bane/Attach(datum/target, target_type = /mob/living, mob_biotypes = NONE, damage_multiplier=1, added_damage = 0, requires_combat_mode = TRUE)
 	. = ..()
 	if(!isitem(target))
 		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE
@@ -27,23 +32,34 @@
 	src.damage_multiplier = damage_multiplier
 	src.added_damage = added_damage
 	src.requires_combat_mode = requires_combat_mode
+	src.mob_biotypes = mob_biotypes
 
 /datum/element/bane/Detach(datum/source)
 	UnregisterSignal(source, COMSIG_ITEM_AFTERATTACK)
 	return ..()
 
-/datum/element/bane/proc/species_check(obj/item/source, atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+/datum/element/bane/proc/species_check(obj/item/source, mob/living/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 
-	if(!proximity_flag || !is_species(target, target_type))
+	if(!proximity_flag || !istype(target) || !is_species(target, target_type))
 		return
+
+	var/is_correct_biotype = target.mob_biotypes & mob_biotypes
+	if(mob_biotypes && !(is_correct_biotype))
+		return
+
 	activate(source, target, user)
 
-/datum/element/bane/proc/mob_check(obj/item/source, atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
+/datum/element/bane/proc/mob_check(obj/item/source, mob/living/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 
 	if(!proximity_flag || !istype(target, target_type))
 		return
+
+	var/is_correct_biotype = target.mob_biotypes & mob_biotypes
+	if(mob_biotypes && !(is_correct_biotype))
+		return
+
 	activate(source, target, user)
 
 /datum/element/bane/proc/activate(obj/item/source, mob/living/target, mob/living/attacker)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
index 073bfdbefab..aadffa0e431 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@
 	speed = 7 SECONDS, \
 	effectiveness = 110, \
 	)
-	//the harvest gives a high bonus chance
+	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/scythe/vibro
 	name = "high frequency blade"
diff --git a/code/modules/art/statues.dm b/code/modules/art/statues.dm
index c29c9957774..639234f27a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/art/statues.dm
+++ b/code/modules/art/statues.dm
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@
 	AddElement(/datum/element/eyestab)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/wall_engraver)
 	//deals 200 damage to statues, meaning you can actually kill one in ~250 hits
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/netherworld/statue, damage_multiplier = 40)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/netherworld/statue, damage_multiplier = 40)
 
 /obj/item/chisel/Destroy()
 	prepared_block = null
diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/packs/emergency.dm b/code/modules/cargo/packs/emergency.dm
index 6150fd6d5e4..78ddc28bbb8 100644
--- a/code/modules/cargo/packs/emergency.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cargo/packs/emergency.dm
@@ -170,11 +170,12 @@
 
 /datum/supply_pack/emergency/weedcontrol
 	name = "Weed Control Crate"
-	desc = "Keep those invasive species OUT. Contains a scythe, gasmask, and two anti-weed chemical grenades. \
-		Warranty void if used on ambrosia. Requires Hydroponics access to open."
+	desc = "Keep those invasive species OUT. Contains a scythe, leather gloves, gasmask, and two anti-weed chemical grenades. \
+		Warranty void if used on ambrosia."
 	cost = CARGO_CRATE_VALUE * 2.5
 	access = ACCESS_HYDROPONICS
 	contains = list(/obj/item/scythe,
+					/obj/item/clothing/gloves/botanic_leather,
 					/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas,
 					/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/antiweed = 2,
 				)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/spacevine.dm b/code/modules/events/spacevine.dm
index d4c702f629c..c848f83b5cf 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/spacevine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/spacevine.dm
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@
 		var/obj/item/bodypart/limb = victim.get_bodypart(victim.get_random_valid_zone(even_weights = TRUE)) //Picks a random bodypart.
 		var/armor = victim.run_armor_check(limb, MELEE, null, null) //armor = the armor value of that randomly chosen bodypart. Nulls to not print a message, because it would still print on pierce.
 		var/datum/spacevine_mutation/thorns/thorn = locate() in vine.mutations //Searches for the thorns mutation in the "mutations"-list inside obj/structure/spacevine, and defines T if it finds it.
-		if(thorn && (prob(40))) //If we found the thorns mutation there is now a chance to get stung instead of lashed or smashed.
+		if(thorn && prob(40) && !HAS_TRAIT(victim, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE)) //If we found the thorns mutation there is now a chance to get stung instead of lashed or smashed.
 			victim.apply_damage(50, BRUTE, def_zone = limb, wound_bonus = rand(-20,10), sharpness = SHARP_POINTY) //This one gets a bit lower damage because it ignores armor.
 			victim.Stun(1 SECONDS) //Stopped in place for a moment.
 			playsound(living_mob, 'sound/weapons/pierce.ogg', 50, TRUE, -1)
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@
 			span_userdanger("You are nailed by a sharp thorn!"))
 			log_combat(vine, living_mob, "aggressively pierced") //"Aggressively" for easy ctrl+F'ing in the attack logs.
 		else
-			if(prob(80))
+			if(prob(80) && !HAS_TRAIT(victim, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE))
 				victim.apply_damage(60, BRUTE, def_zone = limb, blocked = armor, wound_bonus = rand(-20,10), sharpness = SHARP_EDGED)
 				victim.Knockdown(2 SECONDS)
 				playsound(victim, 'sound/weapons/whip.ogg', 50, TRUE, -1)
@@ -364,17 +364,30 @@
 	quality = NEGATIVE
 
 /datum/spacevine_mutation/thorns/on_cross(obj/structure/spacevine/holder, mob/living/crosser)
+	if(istype(crosser) && HAS_TRAIT(crosser, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE))
+		return
+
 	if(prob(THORN_MUTATION_CUT_PROB) && istype(crosser) && !isvineimmune(crosser))
 		var/mob/living/victim = crosser
 		victim.adjustBruteLoss(15)
 		to_chat(victim, span_danger("You cut yourself on the thorny vines."))
 
 /datum/spacevine_mutation/thorns/on_hit(obj/structure/spacevine/holder, mob/living/hitter, obj/item/item, expected_damage)
+	if(iscarbon(hitter))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_victim = hitter
+		for(var/obj/item/clothing/worn_item in carbon_victim.get_equipped_items())
+			if((worn_item.body_parts_covered & HANDS) && (worn_item.clothing_flags & THICKMATERIAL))
+				return expected_damage
+
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(hitter, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE) || HAS_TRAIT(hitter, TRAIT_PLANT_SAFE))
+		return expected_damage
+
 	if(prob(THORN_MUTATION_CUT_PROB) && istype(hitter) && !isvineimmune(hitter))
 		var/mob/living/victim = hitter
 		victim.adjustBruteLoss(15)
 		to_chat(victim, span_danger("You cut yourself on the thorny vines."))
-	. = expected_damage
+
+	return expected_damage
 
 /datum/spacevine_mutation/woodening
 	name = "Hardened"
@@ -486,7 +499,7 @@
 	for(var/datum/spacevine_mutation/mutation in mutations)
 		override += mutation.on_chem(src, chem)
 	if(!override && istype(chem, /datum/reagent/toxin/plantbgone))
-		if(prob(50))
+		if(prob(75))
 			qdel(src)
 
 /obj/structure/spacevine/proc/eat(mob/eater)
@@ -656,7 +669,7 @@
 	/// Actual maximum spread rate for this process tick
 	var/spread_max = round(clamp(delta_time * (spread_base + start_spread_bonus), max(delta_time * minimum_spread_rate, 1), spread_cap))
 	var/amount_processed = 0
-	for(var/obj/structure/spacevine/vine as anything in growth_queue)
+	for(var/obj/structure/spacevine/vine in growth_queue)
 		if(!vine.can_spread)
 			continue
 		growth_queue -= vine
@@ -714,6 +727,9 @@
 /obj/structure/spacevine/proc/spread()
 	var/direction = pick(GLOB.cardinals)
 	var/turf/stepturf = get_step(src, direction)
+	if(!istype(stepturf))
+		return
+
 	if(!isspaceturf(stepturf) && stepturf.Enter(src))
 		var/obj/structure/spacevine/spot_taken = locate() in stepturf //Locates any vine on target turf. Calls that vine "spot_taken".
 		var/datum/spacevine_mutation/vine_eating/eating = locate() in mutations //Locates the vine eating trait in our own seed and calls it E.
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
index 655c5a86d8a..28d43ad8446 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
@@ -522,6 +522,7 @@
 	attack_verb_continuous = list("chops", "slices", "cuts", "reaps")
 	attack_verb_simple = list("chop", "slice", "cut", "reap")
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	sharpness = SHARP_EDGED
 	var/swiping = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/scythe/Initialize(mapload)
@@ -530,6 +531,7 @@
 	speed = 9 SECONDS, \
 	effectiveness = 105, \
 	)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
 
 /obj/item/scythe/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message(span_suicide("[user] is beheading [user.p_them()]self with [src]! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!"))
@@ -541,18 +543,23 @@
 			playsound(src, SFX_DESECRATION ,50, TRUE, -1)
 	return BRUTELOSS
 
-/obj/item/scythe/pre_attack(atom/A, mob/living/user, params)
-	if(swiping || !istype(A, /obj/structure/spacevine) || get_turf(A) == get_turf(user))
+/obj/item/scythe/pre_attack(atom/target, mob/living/user, params)
+	if(!istype(target, /obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud) && !istype(target, /obj/structure/spacevine))
+		return ..()
+	if(swiping || get_turf(target) == get_turf(user))
 		return ..()
 	var/turf/user_turf = get_turf(user)
-	var/dir_to_target = get_dir(user_turf, get_turf(A))
+	var/dir_to_target = get_dir(user_turf, get_turf(target))
 	swiping = TRUE
 	var/static/list/scythe_slash_angles = list(0, 45, 90, -45, -90)
 	for(var/i in scythe_slash_angles)
-		var/turf/T = get_step(user_turf, turn(dir_to_target, i))
-		for(var/obj/structure/spacevine/V in T)
-			if(user.Adjacent(V))
-				melee_attack_chain(user, V)
+		var/turf/adjacent_turf = get_step(user_turf, turn(dir_to_target, i))
+		for(var/obj/structure/spacevine/vine in adjacent_turf)
+			if(user.Adjacent(vine))
+				melee_attack_chain(user, vine)
+		for(var/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud/flower in adjacent_turf)
+			if(user.Adjacent(flower))
+				melee_attack_chain(user, flower)
 	swiping = FALSE
 	return TRUE
 */
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/megafauna_loot.dm b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/megafauna_loot.dm
index 001e9f37e85..3b113912064 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/lavaland/megafauna_loot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/lavaland/megafauna_loot.dm
@@ -387,6 +387,7 @@
 	RegisterSignal(soul, COMSIG_MOB_ATTACK_RANGED, PROC_REF(on_attack))
 	RegisterSignal(soul, COMSIG_MOB_ATTACK_RANGED_SECONDARY, PROC_REF(on_secondary_attack))
 	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_ATOM_INTEGRITY_CHANGED, PROC_REF(on_integrity_change))
+	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
 
 /obj/item/soulscythe/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 714cd314837..a2e7c101993 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -590,6 +590,7 @@
 		return
 	if(new_resting == resting)
 		return
+
 	. = resting
 	resting = new_resting
 	if(new_resting)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
index 9cf65380fc4..b17ffcf33e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/farm_animals.dm
@@ -60,8 +60,16 @@
 		return
 
 	for(var/direction in shuffle(list(1,2,4,8,5,6,9,10)))
-		var/step = get_step(src, direction)
-		if(step && ((locate(/obj/structure/spacevine) in step) || (locate(/obj/structure/glowshroom) in step)))
+		var/turf/step = get_step(src, direction)
+
+		if(!istype(step))
+			return
+
+		var/vine = locate(/obj/structure/spacevine) in step
+		var/mushroom = locate(/obj/structure/glowshroom) in step
+		var/flower = locate(/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud) in step
+
+		if(vine || mushroom || flower)
 			Move(step, get_dir(src, step))
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/goat/Retaliate()
@@ -74,29 +82,44 @@
 		eat_plants()
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/goat/proc/eat_plants()
-	var/eaten = FALSE
-	var/obj/structure/spacevine/SV = locate(/obj/structure/spacevine) in loc
-	if(SV)
-		SV.eat(src)
-		eaten = TRUE
+	var/obj/structure/spacevine/vine = locate(/obj/structure/spacevine) in loc
+	if(vine)
+		vine.eat(src)
 
-	var/obj/structure/glowshroom/GS = locate(/obj/structure/glowshroom) in loc
-	if(GS)
-		qdel(GS)
-		eaten = TRUE
+	var/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud/flower = locate(/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud) in loc
+	if(flower)
+		flower.take_damage(rand(30, 50), BRUTE, 0)
 
-	if(eaten && prob(10))
-		say("Nom")
+	var/obj/structure/glowshroom/mushroom = locate(/obj/structure/glowshroom) in loc
+	if(mushroom)
+		qdel(mushroom)
+
+	if((vine || flower || mushroom) && prob(10))
+		say("Nom") // bon appetit
+		playsound(src, 'sound/items/eatfood.ogg', rand(30, 50), TRUE)
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/retaliate/goat/AttackingTarget()
 	. = ..()
-	if(. && ishuman(target))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = target
-		if(istype(H.dna.species, /datum/species/pod))
-			var/obj/item/bodypart/NB = pick(H.bodyparts)
-			H.visible_message(span_warning("[src] takes a big chomp out of [H]!"), \
-								  span_userdanger("[src] takes a big chomp out of your [NB]!"))
-			NB.dismember()
+
+	if(!. || !isliving(target))
+		return
+
+	var/mob/living/plant_target = target
+	if(!(plant_target.mob_biotypes & MOB_PLANT))
+		return
+
+	plant_target.adjustBruteLoss(20)
+	playsound(src, 'sound/items/eatfood.ogg', rand(30, 50), TRUE)
+	var/obj/item/bodypart/edible_bodypart
+
+	if(ishuman(plant_target))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/plant_man = target
+		edible_bodypart = pick(plant_man.bodyparts)
+		edible_bodypart.dismember()
+
+	plant_target.visible_message(span_warning("[src] takes a big chomp out of [plant_target]!"), \
+							span_userdanger("[src] takes a big chomp out of your [edible_bodypart || "body"]!"))
+
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/chick
 	name = "\improper chick"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/venus_human_trap.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/venus_human_trap.dm
index 5500b4bfd29..740416547d1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/venus_human_trap.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/venus_human_trap.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 	opacity = FALSE
 	canSmoothWith = null
 	smoothing_flags = NONE
+	density = FALSE
 	/// The amount of time it takes to create a venus human trap.
 	var/growth_time = 1 MINUTES //SKYRAT EDIT CHANGE
 	var/growth_icon = 0
@@ -59,6 +60,15 @@
 		damage_amount = 0
 	. = ..()
 
+/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud/attacked_by(obj/item/item, mob/living/user)
+	var/damage_dealt = item.force
+	if(item.damtype == BURN)
+		damage_dealt *= 4
+	if(item.get_sharpness())
+		damage_dealt *= 16 // alien resin applies 75% reduction to brute damage so this actually x4 damage
+
+	take_damage(damage_dealt, item.damtype, MELEE, 1)
+
 /obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud/Destroy()
 	QDEL_LIST(vines)
 	QDEL_NULL(countdown)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/venus_human_trap.dm b/code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/venus_human_trap.dm
index 6d1e0b9e438..0a8329128d9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/venus_human_trap.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob_spawn/ghost_roles/venus_human_trap.dm
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/effects/spacevines.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bud0"
 	mob_type = /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/venus_human_trap
+	density = FALSE
 	prompt_name = "venus human trap"
 	you_are_text = "You are a venus human trap."
 	flavour_text = "You are a venus human trap!  Protect the kudzu at all costs, and feast on those who oppose you!"
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/toxin_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/toxin_reagents.dm
index 10253811caf..1b9ff451c83 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/toxin_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/toxin_reagents.dm
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 		return
 
 	mytray.mutation_roll(user)
-	
+
 	mytray.adjust_toxic(3) //It is still toxic, mind you, but not to the same degree.
 
 #define LIQUID_PLASMA_BP (50+T0C)
@@ -363,7 +363,10 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(istype(exposed_obj, /obj/structure/alien/weeds))
 		var/obj/structure/alien/weeds/alien_weeds = exposed_obj
-		alien_weeds.take_damage(rand(15,35), BRUTE, 0) // Kills alien weeds pretty fast
+		alien_weeds.take_damage(rand(15, 35), BRUTE, 0) // Kills alien weeds pretty fast
+	if(istype(exposed_obj, /obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud))
+		var/obj/structure/alien/resin/flower_bud/flower = exposed_obj
+		flower.take_damage(rand(30, 50), BRUTE, 0)
 	else if(istype(exposed_obj, /obj/structure/glowshroom)) //even a small amount is enough to kill it
 		qdel(exposed_obj)
 	else if(istype(exposed_obj, /obj/structure/spacevine))
@@ -374,9 +377,13 @@
 	. = ..()
 	var/damage = min(round(0.4 * reac_volume, 0.1), 10)
 	if(exposed_mob.mob_biotypes & MOB_PLANT)
-		exposed_mob.adjustToxLoss(damage, required_biotype = affected_biotype)
+		// spray bottle emits 5u so it's dealing ~15 dmg per spray
+		exposed_mob.adjustToxLoss(damage * 20, required_biotype = affected_biotype)
+		return
+
 	if(!(methods & VAPOR) || !iscarbon(exposed_mob))
 		return
+
 	var/mob/living/carbon/exposed_carbon = exposed_mob
 	if(!exposed_carbon.wear_mask)
 		exposed_carbon.adjustToxLoss(damage, required_biotype = affected_biotype)