Bluebell Fireflower

This short flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its emerald stem is thin, and the miniature, olive or purple leaves are brown on the underside and are circular with toothed edges. 27 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

Each stem splits 5 to 8 times; a single medium-sized flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 5 cm (2.0 inches) wide, with petals that are washed-out yellow on the edges and blue at the center. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 47 raised, narrow petals. They are very delicate.

It has a strong scent that smells like pine needles, and it has very little pollen; it can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.