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  2. Stapelia grandiflora - Wikipedia

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    It is commonly referred to as the carrion plant, starfish flower, giant toad plant, or starfish cactus, although it is not related to cacti at all. [3] This " carrion plant " nickname can also refer to similar Stapelia species as well as members of related genera, including Stapelia gigantea and Orbea variegata .

  3. Stapelia gigantea - Wikipedia

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    There have been several proposed reasons for the size of the flowers of S. gigantea. First, it is possible that they are large to attract the flies that pollinate them. [8] The large size and color of the flowers combined with the carrion smell may cause the flies to behave as if it is a dead carcass and be more likely to visit it. [8] [9]

  4. Carrion flower - Wikipedia

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    Plants in the genus Stapelia are also called "carrion flowers". They are small, spineless, cactus-like succulent plants. Most species are native to South Africa, and are grown as potted plants elsewhere. The flowers of all species are hairy to varying degrees. The color and smell of the flowers both mimic rotting meat. This attracts scavenging ...

  5. The Best Flowers to Plant for a Garden That Smells ... - AOL

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    These 25 best-smelling flowers enhance any space, sparking nostalgia, romance, and relaxation. From roses to plumeria, check out these flowers that smell good.

  6. Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower's ... - AOL

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    Crowds lined up in San Francisco on Wednesday to see — and smell — the blooming of an endangered tropical flower that releases a pungent odor when it opens once every several years. An ...

  7. How Often To Water A Christmas Cactus For Optimal ... - AOL

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    Black spots or a bad smell could also indicate that the plant is becoming waterlogged or even suffering from root rot. Signs Of Underwatering A Christmas cactus that has a lack of water will begin ...

  8. Stapelia hirsuta - Wikipedia

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    Stapelia hirsuta, [1] common name starfish flower or carrion plant, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Name and synonyms

  9. Aseroe rubra - Wikipedia

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    Aseroe rubra, commonly known as the anemone stinkhorn, sea anemone fungus and starfish fungus, is a common and widespread basidiomycete fungus recognizable for its foul odour of carrion and its sea anemone shape when mature.