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Burgundy Petal

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in its stem)

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its burgundy stem is very thick, and the giant, cream or copper leaves are asymmetrical with wavy edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

2 to 4 small flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide, with red petals and a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a tube made up of 20 tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They fall easily.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like new carpet, and it has an average amount of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to a specific species.

It is suitable for making paper
The leaves and petals are often used to make tea.
Once on fire, it burns very quickly.