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Violet

Flower type: Annual (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This modest-sized flower grows up to 1.3 feet (41 cm) tall. Its brown stems grow in bunches of 4 and are wispy with a curved tip, and the large, green leaves are sickle shaped with rounded edges. The leaves alternate on the stem from about halfway up, up to the flower head.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with alternating petals of violet and bronze, with a white central disk. The flower head is made up of several petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight star. They are very delicate.

It has no scent, and it has very little pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.

Several parts of the shrub have medicinal properties.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It is almost impossible to grow indoors.