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Bluefire Petal

Flower type: Annual (Sheds its leaves in winter)

This large flower grows up to 3.0 feet (91 cm) tall. Its emerald stems grow in bunches of 8 and are very thick with a curved tip, and the small, yellow leaves are needle-like with wavy edges. The leaves alternate on the stem.

Two tiny flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 33 cm (13.0 inches) wide, with petals that are subtle green at the sides and bold blue at the center. The flower head is made up of handfuls of petals in raised layers. They fall easily.

It has a delicate scent that smells like petrol, and it has very little pollen. It is pollinated by insects , but only one species in particular.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.