Starfish flower, carrion plant
Stapelia hirsuta is native to Namibia and South Africa. The stems are up to 20 centimeters long. The flowers smell slightly of carrion.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: The columnar stems can reach a length of up to 20 centimetres
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: Africa (Namibia, South Africa)
USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)
Botany
Family: Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae subfamily
Name: Stapelia hirsuta
Categories: Asphodeloideae | Succulents |
