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Lime

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

This short flower grows up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. Its deep purple stem is wispy, and the small, brown or olive leaves are 4 pointed with tattered edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 5 cm (2.0 inches) wide, with solid grey petals decorated with pink lines and a lime central disk. The flower head is made up of many petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight cup. They are very delicate.

It has a scent that varies in strength that smells like glue, and it has lots of pollen, but it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
Offering it in a bouquet is supposed to bring good luck.
It comes in 46 varieties.