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Description:

Orbea variegata is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, known as the star flower. It is native to the coastal belt of the Western Cape, South Africa, growing actively during the winter rainfall season. with very large star-fish looking flowers in the dog bane family. It is native to southern Africa. Its other common name Carrion Flower comes from the fact that the flower has the odor of rotting meat. The flowers attract flies as pollinators. This drought tolerant plant is often used as a houseplant in colder climates.