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Clinging Amberflower

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

This average-sized flower grows up to 1.8 feet (53 cm) tall. Its brown stem is thick, and the giant, emerald leaves are sickle shaped with smooth edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

3 to 9 tiny flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 43 cm (16.9 inches) wide, with green petals and an amber central disk. The flower head is shaped like a bowl made up of 4 raised, narrow petals. They fall easily.

It has a powerful scent that smells like blood, and it has lots of pollen,but it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects , but is also visited by a small species of bird.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.