Starfish Flower Cactus

I always love seeing this cactus in bloom! It's also called "Carrion Cactus" because it smells like death and attracts flies as pollinators!

It's part of the carnivorous family, but they do not devour their visitors.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/starfish-flower/growing-starfish-flowers.htm

[Diana]

Beautifully captured.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oooh it's so pretty, but yeah we have some fungi like that here - they are always bright red too

[Bill Davidson]

Fascinating…

[Carole Sandford]

How lovely!

[Babs]

It looks prettier than it smells.

[Brian]

Amazing

[Krista Marson]

@koalagardens that's so cool!!

[Marij]

very special

[Boxplayer]

Fascinating