Star Cactus Flower
by Deborah Benoit
Title
Star Cactus Flower
Artist
Deborah Benoit
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Photograph - Original Photography By Deborah Benoit
Description
My aunt has a Cactus which is like a ground cover. This is the flowers it has. I have no idea what it is called. If anyone knows please tell me. Taken in Cocoa Beach, Florida. I have been told it is called Star Fish Cactus.
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Stapelia grandiflora is a flowering plant in the Stapelia genus. It is commonly referred to as the Carrion Plant, Starfish Flower, or Starfish Cactus, although it is not related to cacti at all. The name "Carrion Plant" (due to the odor emitted by the flowers as a technique of attracting flies in areas where other pollinating insects are scarce) can also refer to similar Stapelia species as well as members of related genera, including Stapelia gigantea and Orbea variegata. Stapelia grandiflora sometimes also goes by the name of Stapelia flavirostris.
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August 2nd, 2015
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Comments (24)
Dawn Senior-Trask
Wow, what a vivid and exotic sight for a mountain-dweller! Gorgeous and outstanding work! fav
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Gabriella Weninger - David
Ohhh WOW... This is sooo GORGEOUS ... such beautiful flowers I've never seen before... AWESOME capture Deborah!