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Citrine Glow

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its stem)

This enormous flower grows up to 8.3 feet (2.5 meters) tall. Its yellow stem is very thick, and the small, gray leaves are light yellow-green on the underside and are wide with irregular edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

5 to 10 giant flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 52 cm (20.5 inches) wide, with blood red petals on the lower layer and lilac petals decorated with aquamarine dots on the inner layer. The central disk is light brown. The flower head is made up of 8 petals in raised layers. They detach easily.

It has a weak scent that smells like citrus, and it has lots of pollen; it can can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It is bio-luminescent.
It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.
It is suitable for use as a construction material