What's That Smell? by cherokee69
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Description
A friend of my mom's has had this plant for years and she never knew what it was so since it was blooming, I decided to take a couple photos of it. As soon as I was it, I knew what it was and told her.
:: Stapelia gigantea ::
The Carrion Flower, Star Fish Flower, or Giant Zulu
Stapelias are strange succulent plants native to the deserts of South Africa. The extremely large, starfish-shaped flowers of Stapelia gigantea are pale yellow with reddish stripes.
The flowers give off a pestilent smell that attracts flies. As they buzz from flower to flower, flies collect pollen and transport it to the next plant, thereby ensuring the successful pollination of this species. The flower
Comments (7)
Richardphotos
pretty to look at from this side of the screen, but glad smell can not go over the net in this case
Biffowitz
Pretty interesting plant, fabulous colors and patern. Nice shot!
jif3d
OH YEAH, I've smelt one of these before...eeewww ! but kool nature capture dude ! Cheers :o)
McAfee2000
pretty plant ugly smell
MrsLubner
I'm envious! I'd not only like to see one of these in person, I'd love to have one myself. Gorgeous capture.
Madrigal
Oh yeah... LOL! The rancid meat plant... we have a native allium here that covers the wooded part of the local park with delicate star shaped flowers in spring - and the whole place smells of onions! :D
dirk5027
cool looking plant, don't think i've ever seen one, great pic