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Starfish ‘Cactus’

(Stapelia gigantea)

Photo by KyleSiegel
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Cactus flower

Habitat:

Along the trail at Koko Head (by Hanauma Bay, not the stairs)

Species ID Suggestions

Starfish ‘Cactus’

(Stapelia gigantea)
Jellis
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Comments (2)
KyleSiegel
Thanks. It doesn't surprise me it's a "starfish" cactus since I thought it looked like a starfish. :)
Jellis
Actually it's succulent from the Stapelia family
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PublishedApril 2, 2014

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