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Copperbell

Flower type: Perennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This short flower grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. Its burgundy stem is thick and splits into many branching stems at the base, and the small, copper leaves are finger-like with smooth edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

Dozens of medium-sized flowers grow in drooping bunches like grapes. The flowers are 2 cm (0.8 inches) wide, with petals that are violet in the center, subtle yellow in the middle and olive at the edges. The flower head is made up of handfuls of petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight star. They are sturdy.

It has a faint scent that smells like pot-purri, and it has a fair amount of pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird.

All parts of the tree are edible.
It can flourish even in standing water.
It is suitable for use as a construction material