stapelia
Pronunciation: /stəˈpiːlɪə/
Definition of stapelia
noun
- a succulent African plant with large star-shaped fleshy flowers that have bold markings and a fetid carrion-like smell which attracts pollinating flies. Also called carrion flower.
- Genus Stapelia, family Asclepiadaceae
Origin:
modern Latin, named after Jan Bode von Stapel (died 1636), Dutch botanist