Black Petal

This short flower grows up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. Its emerald stem is very thick and straight, and the small, olive and light brown leaves are wide with irregular edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

3 to 7 small flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide, with each petal a slightly different shade of black. The flower head is made up of dozens of petals in raised layers. They detach easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like sweat, and it has very little pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.