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Bluebell

Shrub type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This average-sized shrub grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 119 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has numerous long and flexible, straight stems covered in thin, waxy, black bark, and the wood inside is yellow-brown.

The branches trail down towards the ground with dozens of twigs that and are covered with copious amounts of huge, asymmetrical, leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are found in light blue and light blue varieties, frail and smooth.

In mid-summer it produces copious amounts of giant, amber flowers with 9 oval-shaped shaped petals. They are hardy and have a weak scent that smells like rotting meat.

It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It is frequently struck by lightning.
It is suitable for making paper