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Silverleaf Skyflower

Flower type: Biennial (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This colossal flower grows up to 9.7 feet (2.9 meters) tall. Its silver stem is very thin, and the large, moss green and silver leaves are dark yellow on the underside and are circular with rounded edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

Each stem splits 2 to 8 times; a single small flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 29 cm (11.4 inches) wide, with sky blue petals and a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 27 tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They fall easily.

It has a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like new carpet, and it has copious amounts of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by a small species of bird.

The grains are bitter, but very healthy and are suitable for boiling.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles