STAPELIA
\ste͡ɪpˈiːli͡ə], \steɪpˈiːliə], \s_t_eɪ_p_ˈiː_l_iə]\
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any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large evil-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers
By Princeton University
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any of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large evil-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An extensive and curious genus of African plants of the natural order Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family). They are succulent plants without leaves, frequently covered with dark tubercles giving them a very grotesque appearance. The odor of the blossoms is like that of carrion.
By Oddity Software
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