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Climbing Amberbloom

Flower type: Annual (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This small flower grows up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall. Its cream stem is wispy, and the small, yellow-green leaves are very thick with serrated edges. The leaves grow from the base and are the same length as the stem.

Each stem splits 6 to 11 times; a single large flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, with petals that are hazel on the underside and amber on the top. The flower head is shaped like a cube with 37 tightly layered, narrow petals. They are very delicate.

It has a scent that varies in strength that smells like vomit, and it has an average amount of pollen; it does not cause many allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is difficult to cut through.