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Crimson Starvine

Flower type: Annual (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This modest-sized flower grows up to 1.1 feet (33 cm) tall. Its red stems grow in bunches of 4 and are wispy and straight, and the tiny, brown leaves are light lime green on the underside and are 8 pointed with ripped edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide, with solid purple petals decorated with dull yellow lines and a grey central disk. The flower head is shaped like a star made up of dozens of raised, narrow petals. They are hardy.

It has a faint scent that smells like an ocean breeze, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to a specific species.

It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and are suitable for boiling.