Violet Fireflower

This large flower grows up to 3.7 feet (1.1 meters) tall. Its violet stem is thin, and the huge, burgundy leaves are very thick with smooth edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and more leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

Two giant flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 57 cm (22.4 inches) wide, with white petals and a cream central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 50 petals. They fall easily.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like bonfire smoke, and it has lots of pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.