diff --git a/data/json/monstergroups/triffid.json b/data/json/monstergroups/triffid.json
index 4a5b95dea3050..325a32845e862 100644
--- a/data/json/monstergroups/triffid.json
+++ b/data/json/monstergroups/triffid.json
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@
       { "monster": "mon_fungal_fighter", "freq": 160, "cost_multiplier": 0 },
       { "monster": "mon_vinebeast", "freq": 160, "cost_multiplier": 10 },
       { "monster": "mon_creeper_hub", "freq": 50, "cost_multiplier": 2 },
-      { "monster": "mon_biollante", "freq": 50, "cost_multiplier": 2 }
+      { "monster": "mon_biollante", "freq": 50, "cost_multiplier": 2 },
+      { "monster": "mon_triffid_flower", "freq": 25, "cost_multiplier": 4 }
     ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/monsters/triffid.json b/data/json/monsters/triffid.json
index a6344e5f8527f..5a3950f0ecd04 100644
--- a/data/json/monsters/triffid.json
+++ b/data/json/monsters/triffid.json
@@ -257,6 +257,29 @@
     "death_function": [ "NORMAL" ],
     "flags": [ "HEARS", "SMELLS", "NOHEAD", "CAN_DIG" ]
   },
+  {
+    "id": "mon_triffid_flower",
+    "type": "MONSTER",
+    "name": "triffid flower",
+    "description": "A giant plant with a thick stalk adorned by a purple flower.  Its petals are open with ominous shine in center.",
+    "default_faction": "triffid",
+    "species": [ "PLANT" ],
+    "diff": 4,
+    "volume": "100 L",
+    "weight": "150 kg",
+    "hp": 200,
+    "speed": 100,
+    "material": [ "veggy" ],
+    "symbol": "F",
+    "color": "magenta",
+    "aggression": 100,
+    "morale": 100,
+    "melee_cut": 0,
+    "harvest": "triffid_large",
+    "special_attacks": [ [ "SPIT_SAP", 3 ], [ "PARA_STING", 12 ] ],
+    "death_function": [ "NORMAL" ],
+    "flags": [ "NOHEAD", "IMMOBILE" ]
+  },
   {
     "id": "mon_triffid_heart",
     "type": "MONSTER",