Pelican flower (Aristolochia grandiflora). This plant emits a strong odor that smells to humans, but not to insects. The odor attracts flies that help pollinate it. It is a native plant from the Caribbean, but was introduced to the US in order to attract butterflies.
Not a pleasant plant to have, but appealing to the eye…
It’s so weird-looking it appears pretty…
Good way of keeping unwelcomed guest away from your house…
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What an interesting texture this flower has. This is one I’ve not seen.
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It caught my eye and then I looked it up and it turned out to give off a foul smell… Interesting flower… Good day, Lor
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Well as far as aromas, or odd fragrances go, the Corpse plant is supposed to be the worst. I’ll stick to the sweet ones that make me close my eyes. Nice shot, Lor.
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I think I’m with you on this one… Great day, Lor
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I have NEVER seen a flower like this before!
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I had never seen it either… Interesting species… Have a lovely day, Lor
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Ha, ha, ha…I have someone in mind for this flower 🙂
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Lol… Me too… Good day, Lor
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I’ve never seen one like it. 🙂
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Me either… It’s a weird one… Thanks for stopping by… Lor
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Interesting flower. Thanks so much for participating.
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Thank you… Was my pleasure… Always fun…
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Perhaps luckily, I’ve never seen one of these in flower. 🙂
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I think so… Thanks for stopping by…
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Lor, I have never seen this flower before ever! So I really thank you for posting it!!! It is very different, almost on the strange side. Yet beautiful as all flowers are. (((HUGS))) Amy
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It is a vine plant, Amy… I know it doesn’t smell pretty, but it is so pleasant to at… Would go great in your gardens… You seem to have a gorgeous variety of flowers… You have such a green thumb… Have a lovely evening, Lor
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Lor, I don’t think it would do well here. I am in planting zone 5, I believe. Our winters get extremely cold. Yes, I know my thumb is green. Hehehehehe You have a great evening, my friend. We’ve been through new windows being put in and oh yes, I am a wee bit stressed trying to keep all under control. (((HUGS))) Amy
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I call my daughter, super woman because she always has something going on… I think you’re one too… Strong but caring… Take care with love, Lor
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Did it work in attracting the butterflies?
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This one was in an isolated part so I don’t know… I just think it’s pretty no matter what… Good day, Lor
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Definitely different! It made me think of the Rafflesia arnoldii (Corpse flower) of the Sumatran rainforests.
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I’ll have to go look that up when I get home tonight… Thanks for stopping by…
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