Stapelia invaded by giant flies *
Stapelia invaded by giant flies The stapelia has produced another massive flower. As you can see it has attracted all the flies in Surrey. This plant imitates a piece of steak to attract the flies so that it get pollinated. Smells horrible as well. Thankfully the flower only lasts a couple of days. Stapelia grandiflora Flowering September 2018 4K Video Watch the flies visiting the plant before it even flowers. Apocynaceae. Commonly known as carrion plant, starfish flower, giant toad plant, or starfish cactus