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Clinging Fanflower

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

This small flower grows up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. Its red stem is very thick and straight with a curved tip, and the miniature, light brown leaves are fan-like with smooth edges. The leaves alternate on the stem from the base up to about halfway.

Hundreds of small flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide, with alternating petals of grey and grey, with a hazel central disk. The flower head is made up of dozens of petals in raised layers. They are sturdy.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like wet dog, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by the wind.

It is almost impossible to grow indoors.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles