Stapelia

Stapelia is a succulent that bears diurnal, star-shaped solitary or clustered flowers. Stapelia has a unique shape, but also a unique foul smell. They emit an odor that smells like rotting flesh. The odor attracts flies which, in turn, pollinate the flowers. Stapelia has erect, angular, coarsely toothed fleshy leaves. Stems branch from the bases…