Carrion flower

Family: Apocynaceae
Scientific name: Stapelia gigantea
Description: Plant Form: Perennial stem-succulent herb. Size: Up to 25 cm tal. Stem: Thick and fleshy with serrated edges. Leaves: Lacking leaves. Flowers: Five lobed, star-shaped, up to 8 cm across. Fruit and Seeds: Smooth, cylindrical 12 cm long pods that split open to reveal small seeds attached to long silky hairs. Habitat: Shrublands, arid land, old gardens. Distinguishing Features: May look similar to Cacti (Family Cactaceae) but lacks spines. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Cacti/succulent

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