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South Africa Flora Plants stinky Stapelia grandiflora stamp 1993 MNH A-6

South Africa Flora Plants stinky Stapelia grandiflora stamp 1993 MNH A-6

$ 2.63

Availability: 56 in stock
  • Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Topic: Nature & Plants
  • Certification: Genuine
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Grade: VF (Very Fine)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Good rare stamp.
    Stapelia grandiflora
    is a species of flowering plant in the genus Stapelia of the family Apocynaceae. The plant is native to South Africa, including the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Free State. This plant is a very variable species, with many hybrids. The stems can be either erect or ascending 9-10 (-30) cm long and up to 3 cm in diameter (usually less than 2 cm). The flowers are velvety and smaller in size than those of Stapelia gigantea, they come in various shapes and colors. Flowers are intermittently produced in the late summer and fall seasons. The name "carrion plant" is due to the odor emitted by the flowers as a technique of attracting flies in areas where other pollinating insects are scarce.