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Emerald Starflower

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This large flower grows up to 6.9 feet (2.1 meters) tall. Its emerald stem is very thick, and the miniature, green leaves are finger-like with irregular edges. The leaves grow from the base and are the same length as the stem.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 35 cm (13.8 inches) wide, with petals that are generally purple; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour. The flower head is shaped like a star made up of 7 raised, narrow petals. They fall easily.

It has an intense scent that smells like warm cookies, and it has very little pollen, but can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is also particularly attractive to bees.

It is excellent at collecting and storing carbon dioxide
It comes in 18 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles