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Copper Petal

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This small flower grows up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. Its yellow stem is very thin and straight, and the miniature, gray-green leaves are stiff, pointed with smooth edges. The leaves alternate on the stem from the base up to about halfway.

3 to 9 large flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 2 cm (0.8 inches) wide, with petals that are either olive or copper, with a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a bowl made up of 8 tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They fall easily.

It has a delicate scent that smells like marzipan, and it has excessive amounts of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It only grows on the most fertile lands.
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is suitable for use as a construction material