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Silver Petal Vine

Flower type: Biennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This large flower grows up to 5.6 feet (1.7 meters) tall. Its moss green stems grow in bunches of 8 and are thick with a curved tip, and the large, caramel or deep red leaves are long, narrow with smooth edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Each stem splits 2 to 5 times; a single medium-sized flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide, with each petal a slightly different shade of silver. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 42 curved petals. They are hardy.

It has a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like vanilla, and it has excessive amounts of pollen; it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It can survive a long time without water.
It only grows on the most fertile lands.
It is suitable for making strong rope