Copper Petal

This massive flower grows up to 10.4 feet (3.2 meters) tall. Its burgundy stem is very thick, and the huge, gray-green leaves are dark orange on the underside and are needle-like with jagged edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Two medium-sized flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 102 cm (40.2 inches) wide, with petals that are copper at the sides and slate at the center. The flower head is made up of 10 petals in raised layers. They are sturdy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like varnish, and it has an average amount of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by a small species of bird.