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Dragon Arum

Dracunculus vulgaris

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Field Notes

Description:

A carnivorous plant I haven't seen before. After 1-2 weeks I revisited and all of them where dead.

Notes:

Thanks to LennyWorthington for ID!

Species ID Suggestions

Dragon Arum

Dracunculus vulgaris
LennyWorthington
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Comments (2)
LennyWorthington
Although the the plant produces a smell, described as being like rotten meat, to attract the flies it is not carnivorous.
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PublishedJune 13, 2013

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