<previous next>

Azurebell

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This modest-sized flower grows up to 1.8 feet (56 cm) tall. Its gray-green stem is thin and straight, and the large, gray-green leaves are very thick with irregular edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Hundreds of small flowers grow along the length of the stem. The flowers are 5 cm (2.0 inches) wide, with petals that are generally azure; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour. The flower head is made up of 18 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight trumpet. They are sturdy.

It has a strong scent that smells like blood, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is also visited by one species of insect in particular.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.