Clinging Orangevine

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its green stem is thick, and the large, orange leaves are very thin with smooth edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

4 to 9 large flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with petals that are generally slate; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour. The flower head is made up of 5 petals in raised layers. They detach easily.

It has a weak scent that smells like rainy days, and it has a modest amount of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind and is ignored by most insect species.