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Blood Red Petal

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This large flower grows up to 4.1 feet (1.2 meters) tall. Its pink-red stem is very thick, and the tiny, moss green leaves are asymmetrical with toothed edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

2 to 4 small flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 51 cm (20.1 inches) wide, with intense green petals and a blood red central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 60 curved petals. They are sturdy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like bleach, and it has very little pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects , but only one species in particular.

It comes in 11 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It coexists peacefully with other plants.