Lilac Starflower

This short flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its green stem is very thick, and the huge, lime green leaves are asymmetrical with ripped edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

Several large flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 2 cm (0.8 inches) wide, with each petal a slightly different shade of lilac. The flower head is made up of 56 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight star. They detach easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like cheap aftershave, and it has very little pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird.