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Crimson Petal

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

This small flower grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Its red stem is thick, and the giant, orange-yellow leaves are dark yellow-green on the underside and are finger-like with toothed edges. The leaves alternate on the stem from about halfway up, up to the flower head.

Around 80 medium-sized flowers grow along the length of the stem. The flowers are 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide, with petals that are generally crimson; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour. The flower head is largely flat with 37 widely spaced narrow petals. They are very delicate.

It has an intense scent that smells like something putrid, and it has very little pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It is often referred to as the most beautiful of all flowers.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
Several parts of the flower have medicinal properties.