Carrion plant, toad plant, Zulu giant
The shoots of Stapelia gigantea grow up to 25 centimeters long. The flowers can reach a diameter of up to 40 centimetres and smell slightly of carrion.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: The columnar stems can reach a length of up to 25 centimetres
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: East Africa (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)
Botany
Family: Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae subfamily
Name: Stapelia gigantea
Categories: Asphodeloideae | Succulents |
