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Bloodvine

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

This large flower grows up to 2.0 feet (61 cm) tall. Its yellow-green stem is wispy and straight, and the small, blood red leaves are pleated with rounded edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and more leaves alternate on the stem from about halfway up, up to the flower head.

Each stem splits 3 to 9 times; a single tiny flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 26 cm (10.2 inches) wide, with petals that are blood red at the sides and silver at the center. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 9 tightly layered, narrow petals. They are very delicate.

It has a strong scent that smells like marzipan, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles