Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Euphorbia but only a few remain

but only a few remain in cultivation today

The huge flowers are white with dramatic purple veins flowing from the bright yellow eye zone

carefully placed spines

Inside is an amorphous-shaped

All Baptisias

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Euphorbia but only a few remain(aka: Amorphophallus asterostigmatus AGA 2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. The plants are usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 18" tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall