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  1. Jun 19, 2024 · While in bloom, the structure generates heat, more than 90 °F (32 °C), and produces its characteristic carrion odour to attract flesh flies and carrion beetles for pollination. The fertilized flowers develop into bright red to orange spherical fruits , and the spathe and the upper spadix collapse away to facilitate their dispersal ...

  2. 21 hours ago · The massive Stapelia gigantea is one of the many plants that fall under the umbrella term “carrion plant” or “carrion flower.” Flowers in this category are distinguished by their overwhelmingly terrible smell that is evocative of rotting flesh! Common names for the Stapelia gigantea are the Zulu giant, carrion plant, and the toad plant.

  3. Jun 18, 2024 · Carrion flowers, also known as corpse flowers, emit a fragrance that smells like rotting flesh. Also, the flowers display some characteristics that contribute to the mimesis of a decaying corpse.

  4. Jun 17, 2024 · Normally feeding on rotting animal flesh, certain carrion beetles and flesh flies are essential pollinators for the malodorous flowers that attract them. Sapromyiophilous (carrion insect-pollinated) flower characteristics

  5. Jun 14, 2024 · The flower exhibits a 5-pointed star shape that is unique and striking, very much resembling a starfish. It has brownish-red petals but beware; the flower emits an unpleasant, carrion-like scent to attract flies for pollination. 11. Star of Persia

  6. Jun 17, 2024 · Carrion Flowers, the Zulu Giant. Stapelia gigantica, the giant zulu by Derek Keats. The Aasblom, carrion flower, corpse flower, or starfish flower for a more pleasing moniker, refers to a diverse group of succulents that grow throughout southern Africa.

  7. Jun 12, 2024 · Carrion Flower [‘kike_plants’] Botanical Name: Stapelia The Carrion Flower has thick, fleshy leaves that resemble Aloe, with a unique characteristic of having a strong and unpleasant smell.

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