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Carrion Flower

Stapelia sp.

Description:

Succulent that's variegated, yellow, green and red, with spines.

Habitat:

san diego zoo safari park. Found in South Africa

1 Species ID Suggestions

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago
Carrion Plant
Stapelia sp. Carrion plant


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4 Comments

LOL, you're so funny. I'm glad it didn't smell for you. I'll have to go back in the spring to see if they've flowered.

You too have a wonderful New Year! I hope to see you soon :)

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Actually, I had one in my garden, but being the brown thumb I am, I killed it. On mine the flowers were about 3 inches across, and they didn't smell like carrion thankfully, but they did attract flies rather than bees so i guess they smelled like meat to the bug world.
Have a lovely New Year, Cindy!

Wow, thank you for the ID, Ava! Have you seen this one there? It's high up on Condor Ridge above the overlook where the Condors are. So many amazing plants and a nice selection of locals!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Sorry, the reference is pretty worthless.

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 31, 2012
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013

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