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Bloodvine

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in its stem)

This average-sized flower grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. Its black and blood red stem is thin and splits into dozens of branching stems halfway up, and the small, yellow-green leaves are wispy with smooth edges. The leaves alternate on the stem.

Lots of giant flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with solid violet petals decorated with drab yellow lines and a green central disk. The flower head is shaped like a bowl made up of several tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They are very delicate.

It has an intensely strong scent that smells like skunk spray, and it has lots of pollen. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to a specific species.

It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is often home to a particular bird species.
It is suitable for use as a construction material