Stapelia
grandiflora Masson |
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Distribution: Central Northern Cape, SE Western Cape & Eastern Cape. |
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Description: The stems (150-300mm in height) have compressed angles incurving leaves and prominent teeth. |
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Flower: The flower (150 mm in diameter) is rugose, dark purple-brown with dark red lines. Long purple hairs appear on the lower areas of the lobes and disc. The lobes are ciliate with white hairs. |
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Cultivation: Shade/sun, little to moderate water. |
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Photographer Etwin Aslander of Selecta Succulents Plant & seed source |