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Copperflower

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This modest-sized flower grows up to 1.0 foot (30 cm) tall. Its moss green stem is thick and straight, and the huge, red leaves are wide with smooth edges. The leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

Many small flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide, with alternating petals of cyan and gold, with a copper central disk. The flower head is made up of 9 petals in raised layers. They are sturdy.

It has a mildly strong scent that smells like ashes, and it has a modest amount of pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is also visited by a variety of insects.

It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if cut.
It only grows on the most fertile lands.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles