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Coppercup

Flower type: Biennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its copper stem is very thick, and the small, green leaves are fan-like with ripped edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with petals that are slate at the sides and light brown at the center. The flower head is shaped like a cup made up of 19 raised, round-tipped petals. They fall easily.

It has a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like coconut, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.

It has impressive regenerative properties.
The sap is edible and very sour.
It is suitable for making strong rope
It can survive a long time without water.