Clinging Purple Lumiflora

This enormous flower grows up to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) tall. Its moss green stem is thick, and the miniature, black leaves are needle-like with ripped edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

2 to 4 large flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 76 cm (29.9 inches) wide, with brilliant purple petals and a yellow center. The flower head is made up of 12 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight bowl. They are sturdy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like coffee, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by insects , but is also visited by a small species of bird.