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Caramel Daisy

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its leaves)

This short flower grows up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall. Its yellow-green stem is thin, and the small, brown leaves are dark orange on the underside and are asymmetrical with wavy edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 1 cm (0.4 inches) wide, with petals that are hazel on the underside and caramel on the top. The flower head is made up of handfuls of petals in raised layers. They are very delicate.

It has the faintest scent that smells like petrol, and it has copious amounts of pollen. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also visited by some specific types of insect.

It is very rare outside of a particular area.
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like