What's that smell? The Carrion Flower, Stapelia gigantea

Today we take an in depth look at one truly incredible plant. Stapelia gigantea aka the carrion flower, Zulu Giant and numerous other names regardless its seriously incredible! When this plant flowers it really puts on a show but can you stomach being near it to enjoy it? The carrion flower has earned its moniker due to the absolute putrid smell of rotting flesh it emits when in bloom. This malodorous plant uses this chemical to attract its pollinator and in this case, Flies. It's gorgeous but gross! I hope you'll join me as we take a peak albeit not in SMELL-O-VISON like I would hope so you'll just have to take my word for it. Thanks for watching! Biggs