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Azurepetal

Flower type: Perennial (Sheds its leaves in winter)

This average-sized flower grows up to 1.3 feet (38 cm) tall. Its moss green stem is very thin and straight with a curved tip, and the tiny, orange-yellow leaves are slender, pointed with jagged edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 40 cm (15.7 inches) wide, with petals that are either aquamarine or azure, with a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a cup with 50 tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They are sturdy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like petrol, and it has lots of pollen. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also visited by some specific types of insect.

Their seeds have hallucinogenic properties.
It comes in 6 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles