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Beigebell

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its beige stem is thick and straight, and the huge, moss green leaves are pleated with ripped edges. 13 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single medium-sized flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 13 cm (5.1 inches) wide, with light grey petals and a yellow center. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 10 petals. They detach easily.

It has a powerful scent that smells like warm milk, and it has an average amount of pollen; it can cause allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.

It can survive a very long time without water.
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
The seeds are toxic to people but not to certain animals.