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Starfish Cactus

Stepelia gigantea

Photo by Flowerpatch
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the Carrion Flower. Succulent stems produce huge 10" reddish brown blooms with white variegation in summer. An unusual species.
The flower has a terrible odor and because it does, it attracts flies to pollinate it.

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Photo by Denise Love

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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