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Stapelia plants are well-known for their large, intricate flowers festooned with hairs and strange markings. Some resemble open wounds; some resemble the anus of large animals -- and they emit odors consistent with their appearance. These noxious (to us) smells attract pollinators, like this brilliant green fly. A larger view of an open Stapelia flower is here. I took the picture on the campus of the University of California, Riveside. |
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