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Bloodvine

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This small flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its orange-yellow stems grow in bunches of 5 and are very thin and straight, and the large, moss green leaves are wispy with irregular edges. The leaves alternate on the stem from about halfway up, up to the flower head.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, with petals that are blood red on the underside and grey on the top. The flower head is made up of 11 petals in raised layers. They detach easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like sweat, and it has lots of pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator, but is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It is very rare outside of a particular area.
The sap is edible and very spicy.
It is suitable for use as a construction material