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Stinky 2 - not so stinky!

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This is Stapelia erectiflora, not nearly as stinky…

Matured flower today!

Cheers
Ryan

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The petals look furry in the photo.....

20 Mar, 2013

 

Yes, they mimic, especially the large species, carrion meat, to attract flies, which acts as the pollinator.

20 Mar, 2013

 

wow thats a stunner...i take it there are lots of variations of stapielia Lt?

20 Mar, 2013

 

Nice.

20 Mar, 2013

 

amazing .. I'm adding to GoYpedia :o)))

20 Mar, 2013

 

Hi Sandra, yes Stapelia the genus and lots of species, 35 to be more correct, and this is just the Genus Stapelia, there are another legion of genus, like Orbea, Huernia, Tridentea, Stapeliopsis, Duvalia, Hoodia and so on.

So, lots of variations in flowers. I have around 25 now, and will 'strive' to get them to flower so that I can add more. Fascinating Family! Hope it answers a bit of your question...LOL!

20 Mar, 2013

 

Thanks guys - I was typing away and saw 2 more responses when I posted - says a lot about my typing...

20 Mar, 2013

 

look forward to meeting the other 23 then...:-)

20 Mar, 2013

 

Great ... that will be lots more blogs for Desert Plants :o)))

20 Mar, 2013

 

That's interesting ... and fascinating :o) I must look for one.

20 Mar, 2013

 

Thanks, this one is fairly unique in the long stems. I will do my best to provide!! The pressure, the pressure! hehe

20 Mar, 2013

 

No pressure Ryan ..
but we are waiting ... Lol. Lol. ;o)

20 Mar, 2013

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