Goldenvine

This big flower grows up to 2.3 feet (71 cm) tall. Its yellow stems grow in bunches of 4 and are very thick with a curved tip, and the giant, slate leaves are asymmetrical with toothed edges. The leaves alternate on the stem.

A single small flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 10 cm (3.9 inches) wide, with petals that are gold in the center, green in the middle and gold at the edges. The flower head is made up of several petals in raised layers. They detach easily.

It has a weak scent that smells like citrus, and it has a fair amount of pollen. It is pollinated by the wind, but is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.