Clinging Crimson Vine

This small flower grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Its gray stem is very thick and splits into 10 branching stems at the top, and the miniature, cyan leaves are light moss green on the underside and are very thin with smooth edges. 12 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 9 cm (3.5 inches) wide, with crimson petals and a green 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 dish. They fall easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like cheese, and it has lots of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.