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Copperflower

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This colossal flower grows up to 12.7 feet (3.9 meters) tall. Its brown stem is wispy and straight, and the huge, silver leaves are stiff, pointed with rounded edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

4 to 7 medium-sized flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 23 cm (9.1 inches) wide, with solid dark green petals decorated with black dots and a copper central disk. The flower head is largely flat with dozens of widely spaced narrow petals. They detach easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like coconut, and it has lots of pollen. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to butterflies.

The grass is sour and very non-toxic and while grains are sour and very toxic.
It is suitable for making strong rope
It releases hallucinogenic smoke when burned.