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Caramel Daisy

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its stem)

This short flower grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Its moss green stems grow in bunches of 6 and are very thick and straight, and the tiny, lime green leaves are fan-like with toothed edges. 10 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

6 to 8 small flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide, with caramel petals and a yellow center. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 50 petals. They are hardy.

It has a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like perfume, and it has very little pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.