draculas flower

Dracula’s Flower

@RasmaSandra (73368)

Daytona Beach, Florida

May 21, 2019 10:22pm CST

When this flower comes into bloom it releases a very pungent odor that reminds one of rotting meat. It has the ability to attract flies which assist in its pollination. All the parts of this plant are poisonous if they are ingested and if touched you can get skin irritation or an allergic reaction. This flower is known as “Dracula’s flower” likes shaded areas and does not do well in direct sunlight. Has anyone seen such a flower?

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@LindaOHio (155957)

• United States

22 May 19

No, I've never seen it. Does it bloom everywhere?

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@RasmaSandra (73368)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

25 May 19

Since it's pollinated by flies it can probably turn up anywhere @LindaOHio

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@LindaOHio (155957)

• United States

25 May 19

@RasmaSandra Interesting.

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

22 May 19

Never heard of it before.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

22 May 19

this is the first time I see this kind of flower

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