Copperflower

This small flower grows up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. Its yellow-green stem is very thick, and the miniature, pink-red leaves are long, narrow with irregular edges. The leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

Two tiny flowers sit at the end of each stem. The flowers are 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide, with solid copper petals and a pink central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 51 petals. They are sturdy.

It has a scent that varies in strength that smells like lavender, and it has lots of pollen; it can can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also particularly attractive to butterflies.