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Caramel Daisy

Flower type: Biennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This small flower grows up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. Its yellow-green stems grow from the base of the plant in bunches of 6 and are wispy and straight, and split into several branching stems three quarters of the way up, and the giant, gray leaves are dark moss green and lime green on the underside and are 4 pointed with tattered edges. The leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

Two tiny flowers sit at the end of the stem. The flowers are 18 cm (7.1 inches) wide, with caramel petals and a green central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 20 petals. They detach easily.

It has a faint scent that smells like pot-purri, and it has very little pollen, but can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.