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Bronzebell

Flower type: Annual (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This short flower grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Its aquamarine stem is very thin, and the miniature, gray leaves are wispy with serrated edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

Dozens of medium-sized flowers grow along the length of the stem. The flowers are 8 cm (3.1 inches) wide, with bronze petals that gradient shift to olive on the outer edge. The central disk is aquamarine. The flower head is made up of several petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight trumpet. They are very delicate.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like baby powder, and it has lots of pollen,but it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also particularly attractive to insects.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if cut.
It comes in 31 varieties.
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and extremely sweet.