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Copperflower

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

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its gray-green stems grow in bunches of 8 and are very thin with a curved tip, and the giant, orange leaves are V-shaped with jagged edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Dozens of small flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, with petals that are either gentle yellow or copper, with a yellow center. The flower head is made up of 53 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight sphere. They detach easily.

It has a delicate scent that smells like rotten eggs, and it has copious amounts of pollen. It is a self-pollinator, but is also visited by some specific types of insect.

It is suitable for making paper
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It actively smothers and kills off other plants.