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Copperbell

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This big flower grows up to 3.8 feet (1.1 meters) tall. Its orange stems grow in bunches of 7 and are thick with a curved tip, and the large, copper leaves are wispy with serrated edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

Hundreds of tiny flowers grow in bunches along the stem. The flowers are 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide, with solid bronze petals decorated with beige dots and a yellow central disk. The flower head is made up of many petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight bowl. They are very delicate.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like cotton, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to butterflies.

Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
It is suitable for making strong rope
It has impressive regenerative properties.