2014 Version

Level School Range / Area Components
4th Level Necromancy 30 ft V, S
Duration Casting Time Attack / Save Damage
Instantaneous 1 Action None None

A creature that you can see within range makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Plant creature automatically fails the save.

Alternatively, target a nonmagical plant that isn’t a creature, such as a tree or shrub. It doesn’t make a save; it simply withers and dies.