Stapelia grandiflora
Known colloquially as the starfish flower for obvious reasons , Stapelias originate in South Africa and typically have 5 pointed, very interesting looking flowers. This is a purple variety of Stapelia grandiflora. Stapelia's main insect pollinator are flies and therefore they unfortunately have a smell like decaying meat. However this was great fun when I was a kid asking unknowing friends and relatives to smell it.
Stapelia grandiflora
Known colloquially as the starfish flower for obvious reasons , Stapelias originate in South Africa and typically have 5 pointed, very interesting looking flowers. This is a purple variety of Stapelia grandiflora. Stapelia's main insect pollinator are flies and therefore they unfortunately have a smell like decaying meat. However this was great fun when I was a kid asking unknowing friends and relatives to smell it.