Stapelia divaricata

Common names: Straddling Stapelia, Carrion Flower, Starfish Flower

Genus: Stapelia

Species: Stapelia divaricata

Class: Pentandria

Order: Digynia

Authority: Masson

Modern Genus: Stapelia

Modern Species: Stapelia divaricata

Modern Family: Asclepiadaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: dull purple to pale flesh pink

Native Region: S Africa

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum