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Definition of stapelia

stapelia

/stəˈpiːliə/
sta · pe · li · a
Plural:stapelias
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Any succulent flowering plant of the genus Stapelia in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), native to southern Africa and noted for having leafless, cactus-like stems and large, hairy, star-shaped flowers that often emit an odor of rotting flesh to attract fly pollinators.

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stand
stanhopea
stanislaus
stapelia
staphylea
staple
stapler

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stapelia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stapelia
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