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Bluebell

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

This average-sized flower grows up to 11 inches (28 cm) tall. Its orange stem is thin, and the large, green leaves are white on the underside and are stiff, pointed with smooth edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

Each stem splits 5 to 9 times; a single small flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 41 cm (16.1 inches) wide, with petals that are sky blue on the underside and sky blue on the top. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 23 curved petals. They are hardy.

It has an intense scent that smells like rotten meat, and it has very little pollen, but can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.

The bark is frequently covered in moss.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It comes in 70 varieties.