From the harsh arid regions of South Africa and reaching to some areas of Southern Europe color inspiration can be found in the beauty of the Stapeliads. Resembling cacti, Stapeliads are most abundant in warm, dry climates. ” Their stems are often angular, mostly four-angled in cross-section, but in some species there are six or more, with some species of Hoodia having more than thirty angles. In size they vary from less than 2.5 cm/1″ in length to over 2 m/6″ tall. The leaves are in most species reduced to rudiments, sometimes hardened and thorn-like, arranged on bumps or tubercles on the angles.”
Below is a stunning set of images of Stapeliads taken by Martin Heigan, plus a few other random flowers as well.
The Many Kinds and Colors of Stapeliads
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Tromotriche Longii | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Cotyledon Orbiculata | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Stapelia Hirsuta | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Duvalia Corderoyi | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Tridentea Gemmiflora | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Stapelia Glanduliflora | |
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| Stapelia Gigantea X Stapelia Hirsuta Hybrid Flower | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Stapelia Flavopurpurea | |
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| Stapelia Hirsuta | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Duvalia Caespitosa | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Huernia Procumbens | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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| Huernia Clavigera X Huernia Pillansii Hybrid | |
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Photo by Martin Heigan |
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A Few Other Colorful Flowers
| Plumeria | |
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Photo by malfalfa |
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| Pastel Flowers | |
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Photo by annia316 |
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| Passion Flower (aka Clock Flower) | |
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Photo by hamed |
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| Gazania | |
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| Milkweed | |
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Photo by ozyman |
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