Title: Celestial Stapelia Sanctuary Post by: Xenodimensional on May 31, 2014, 04:30:29 PM Celestial Stapelia Sanctuary (http://nocache-nocookies.digitalgott.com/gallery/16/3443_31_05_14_4_30_28.jpeg) http://www.fractalforums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16205 Genus Stapelia consists of around 40 species of low-growing, spineless, stem succulent plants, predominantly from South Africa. The flowers of certain species, most notably Stapelia gigantea, can reach 41 cm (16 inches) in diameter when fully open. Most Stapelia flowers are visibly hairy and generate the odour of rotten flesh. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t0XjDEBqTNg/T3LmbQHK2iI/AAAAAAAAafk/l1ctCFJgK5M/s1600/S_Stapelia_CapeCarrionFlower_IMG_26385.JPG) |