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Creampetal

Flower type: Annual (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This massive flower grows up to 13.4 feet (4.1 meters) tall. Its olive stem is thin and splits into many branching stems halfway up, and the miniature, gray-green leaves are very narrow and elongated with smooth edges. The leaves grow from the base and are the same length as the stem.

Two small flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 49 cm (19.3 inches) wide, with cream petals and a yellow center. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 46 curved petals. They fall easily.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like paint, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is a self-pollinator, but is also visited by a variety of insects.

The sap causes itchiness of the skin
It commonly grows in large patches.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
The leaves are bland but very healthy.