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Blue Petal

Flower type: Perennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its red stem is thick and straight with a curved tip, and the small, yellow and dark brown leaves are needle-like with smooth edges. The leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

Two small flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide, with solid blue petals and a purple central disk. The flower head is made up of 41 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight cube. They fall easily.

It has a powerful scent that smells like a damp log, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also particularly attractive to insects.

It is slightly resistant to fire damage.
It is often home to a particular bird species.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles