Dracunculus vulgaris
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Common name: Voodoo lily, dragon arum
Dracunculus vulgaris is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Balkans. Its maroon flower in June emits the smell of rotting meat to attract pollinators. The flower is followed by orange berries. It grows in the Mediterranean Garden just across the path at the north end of the Chilean Garden.
More about this plant in a Garden Story.
Flower close-ups taken in Garden by Diane Lake
Emerging berries photo: H. Zell, Wikimedia Commons
Orange and green berries photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, via Wikimedia
Plant and petal with flies photos taken in Garden June 15, 2023