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Aquamarine Petal Flower

Flower type: Perennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This large flower grows up to 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) tall. Its gray-green stem is wispy, and the giant, lime green leaves are white on the underside and are thick with smooth edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 44 cm (17.3 inches) wide, with petals that are black on the underside and aquamarine on the top. The flower head is made up of 27 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight cube. They are sturdy.

It has a soft scent that smells like onion, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also visited by a variety of insects.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.