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Copper Cupflower

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This small flower grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Its yellow-green stem is thin and splits into 7 branching stems at the top, and the miniature, lime green leaves are light gray-green on the underside and are very thin with smooth edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

6 to 8 tiny flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 1 cm (0.4 inches) wide, with copper petals and a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a cup made up of 7 raised, round-tipped petals. They are hardy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like sugar, and it has very little pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.

The sap is vivid green.
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.